Prime Minister Gordon Brown today described the upcoming General Election as "the first post-crisis vote and the most important in a generation".

York-based Ardent IFA is joining adviser-owned wrap Nucleus.

2plan has launched a mobile version of its adviser portal Nexus, enabling advisers to access client information and reports 24/7 using hand-held devices.

Axa has added its voice to the platform charge transparency debate saying about 90% of advisers on Elevate select its unbundled solution.

Discretionary manager Parmenion is launching a "wholly passive" investment strategy to sit alongside its active offering.

The babyboomer generation are over-reliant on property to fund their retirement, creating an opportunity for advisers in the lifestyle planning realm, AXA says.

The gap between fixed interest and equity fund sales narrowed in the final rush of the ISA season, says Skandia, in a sign investor confidence is growing.

Aviva has reduced the annual management charge (AMC) on its wrap for new business and re-registrations for one year.

As we count down to May 6, IFAonline collates the best General Election trivia

The Eurozone economy failed to expand in the final quarter of last year, updated figures suggest.