FundsNetwork has launched a third version of its Tax Wrapper Analyser, including additional functionality following changes to the CGT regime last year.

Manufacturing grew at its fastest pace for 16 years in December, suggests an industry survey.

Transact's Malcolm Murray thinks new players will enter the platform fold in 2011 - a year which could see the banking community grab a slice of the market.

Public sector borrowing hit a record high in November, said the Office for National Statistics.

Wow - what a year for platforms! Where do you stand on the great rebate debate? We look back on the most important developments.

IFAonline goes into Christmas pantomime mode with a light-hearted look at the year's heroes and villains in the platform world. Join in the fun and if you find yourself shouting out "Oh no he's not" to one of the personalities we deem a hero then please...

Nucleus has completed its £15m rights issue slightly ahead of schedule, with CEO David Ferguson hailing it a "brilliant" end to the year.

The tycoon who set up the Airmiles and Nectar loyalty schemes is suing Coutts for £8m over claims it mis-sold him bonds issued by AIG.

The Consumer Financial Education Body (CFEB), the organisation responsible for helping consumers understand financial matters, has appointed five new non-executive directors to its board.

Moneygate has revealed it spent £100k on due diligence into the failed acquisition of Clarkson Hill, but says it will now take on advisers wishing to join the firm.