Skandia has launched a new investment process toolkit to help advisers comply with regulatory requirements and meet client needs.

Multi-manager outsourcing solutions have suffered a decline in popularity as advisers turn to discretionary managers who have seized the opportunity presented by regulatory change to grab market share.

The FSA's platform policy paper has been delayed to Q3 as the regulator struggles to formulate final rules on controversial areas including proposals to ban cash rebates.

RSM Tenon has appointed Macquarie wrap's former head of distribution John Porteous to head up its wealth platform proposition.

Eurozone inflation fell to a lower-than-expected 2.7% in May.

European markets are flying high on the back of fresh hopes a solution to the Greek debt crisis can be found along with positive economic news emanating from Japan.

GAM is launching a range of active funds on the Cofunds platform as the asset manager looks to grab a foothold in the retail market.

A third of platform research carried out by advisers focuses on provider strength, suggests research from Capita.

The Bank of England is "failing its remit" to control rising inflation which could undermine demand for bonds, according to Artemis manager James Foster.

Aberdeen held onto the top spot on Hargreaves Lansdown's ISA fund sales chart in April as emerging markets continued to remain a strong theme despite recent political turmoil.