Skandia has unveiled details of its unbundled pricing model which is set for launch in the second half of next year.

The extent to which advisers will have to assess individual client suitability for platforms - and whether an off-platform solution may be preferable - has been underlined by the shock findings of a new study.

Pop supremo Sir Elton John is suing the owner of an advisory firm for failing to honour a £700,000 charity auction bid.

The FTSE has opened trading in positive territory amid signs European policy makers are moving to stem the eurozone debt crisis.

More than 100,000 Legal & General pension savers will see the annual charge on their retirement plans rise from next year unless they move their pension.

Platform giant Cofunds has denied it is instigating a pricing war with the wraps as it rolled-out an unbundled charging model.

Fidelity FundsNetwork is launching a series of nationwide platform training workshops for advisers next month.

Skandia Investment Group (SIG) has upgraded its equity exposure from neutral to overweight in anticipation of continued strong corporate profits.

The Platforum has beefed up its team with three new hires as it gears up for growth in the digital and corporate markets.

Axa Wealth is developing an execution-only platform in a bid to help IFAs service 'orphan' clients.