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Mark Polson looks at freedom of movement between wrap platforms

Nick Flynn discusses how recent underwriting innovations have affected the annuity industry

Adrian Shandley gives his views on how the wrap market needs to evolve

Towergate Financial has appointed former John Charcol chairman Ian Darby as chief executive from 31 October 2008.

Probity, the online fund governance service developed by Isle of Man-based Acuity Consultants, has announced three initial life company subscribers to sign up to its service, which officially launches 1 September.

Pioneer Investments, Ireland 's largest asset management company, has launched an institutional business as part of the company's ongoing growth strategy.

David Couch, head of wealth management for investment management consultancy Morse, explains what advisers need to take into account when considering whether to offer their clients investment management services.

Earlier this year Dunstan Thomas ran two parallel surveys based on the impact of wrap services. The first focused on providers and administrator firms and the second on financial adviser community. Chris Read, summarises the key findings.

Investors may be being encouraged to churn their bond holdings simply to deliver additional commissions to brokers, warns AWD Chase de Vere head of investment steering group Anthony Coyte.