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Confusion about changes to pension rules will drive a huge surge in demand for pensions advice, according to a FundsNetwork adviser poll.

The vast majority of advisers have faith they will adapt successfully to a world without trail commission, but one in ten say it could mean they cease trading, according to a survey.

How to access the consumers of the future

Investors will find their choice of platforms has halved in as little as ten years' time, according to FundsNetwork advisory services head Jon Everill.

Advisers using FundsNetwork may convert clients to funds' clean share classes en masse from January 2015, the platform has said.

A rival to Nutmeg? Under the bonnet of Hargreaves' direct discretionary service

Hargreaves Lansdown has reported a record pre-tax profit of £209.8m for the year to 30 June after it weathered the impact of changes to its charging model and falling returns on cash.

Wrap platform Novia has formed a strategic partnership with Tavistock by teaming up with Cocoon Investments to acquire a £250,000 stake in the business.

A 'charter' for financial services firms using social media has launched weeks after the regulator published guidelines on how to communicate compliantly on platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

Tracker funds saw net retail sales of £532m in July, the highest level since Investment Management Association (IMA) records began twenty two years ago.