Aviva is introducing a platform charge of 0.15% for new customers with portfolios valued at more than £400,000.

Adviser Home has partnered with Octopus Investments in order to promote tax planning investment practices.

SimplyBiz managing director Matt Timmins has joined the Association of Professional Financial Advisers (APFA) board.

Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares was the best-selling sector on Cofunds in 2013, according to figures released today.

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Nearly three-quarters of advisers back renewable energy investment given the inflation protection it provides, according to a study commissioned by Albion Community Power (ACP).

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Zurich UK Life has promoted Alistair Wilson to the newly created role of head of retail platform strategy.

IFA firm Fairstone Financial Management - the Moneygate Group's national financial advisory business - and wrap platform Nucleus have partnered to share services between member firms, including a 'deferred buyout' option for Nucleus advisers.