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Advisers will be unlikely to pay more than 30bps in platform charges next year, according to Fidelity FundsNetwork.

Aviva has launched an iPad app to help advisers service their clients after the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

Steve Bee's J&rgonFree has collaborated with business consultant Cobia to launch an online service to help advisers benefit from social and digital media.

Axa has announced its Architas fund range will be available on third-party platforms for the first time.

Wrap platform Ascentric has passed £5bn of assets under administration, an increase of 36% since the start of 2012.

AXA Wealth's Elevate platform has passed £5bn of assets under administration (AUA), a rise of 40% since the start of 2012.

Two major platforms are considering adding to their charging options after advisers suggested they - rather than their client - could pay the platform administration charge.

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Adviser firm Informed Choice is to launch an execution-only platform in a bid to attract mass-market clients.