Capita Financial Software is hosting a platform comparison and due diligence day for advisers in June.

The FSA gave platforms just one week to respond to another follow-up questionnaire as it explores "other scenarios" alongside the ongoing cash rebate controversy, it has emerged.

Moody's has downgraded Irish banks to junk status in an escalation of euro debt concerns.

Novia is linking with Plum software in a tie-up enabling clients to view a snapshot of their portfolios from adviser websites.

Skandia has added the M&G UK Inflation Linked Corporate Bond fund to its life and pensions range on the back of strong demand for the "innovative" vehicle.

The FSA gave platforms just two weeks to respond to an operational questionnaire which will be key in helping the regulator decide whether to pursue its controversial plan to ban cash rebates.

Discretionary manager City Asset Management (CAM) has launched five risk-rated model portfolios which will be available on a number of platforms.

Lowes Financial Management has launched a structured product iPhone application, enabling investors to research and compare details of the products on the move.

UK Smaller Companies was the top-performing IMA sector in the 2010/11 tax year, demonstrating the resilience of private companies amid ongoing economic turbulence.

European stock markets sunk into negative territory on Tuesday as concerns over the global economic recovery and an unnerving update on Japan's radiation crisis hit investor sentiment.