Assets on the Cofunds platform have risen by £9bn since the beginning of the year to £45bn, according to the provider.
Concerns about advisers piling into commission-paying products ahead of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) have proven unfounded, according to the experience of one provider.
Ascentric has appointed Philip Gilder and Jason Owen to its propositions team.
Old Mutual is to launch a range of at-retirement products, in a bid to rival upscale wealth managers like St James's Place.
Advisers can continue to develop their skills after the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) with Aviva's online CPD tool.
Peter Mann, the chief executive of Skandia UK, has said the firm will target restricted advisers as part of a plan to become an integrated wealth manger.
Capita Financial Software is to offer integration with Plum Software's client relationship management system as part of its deal with Network Direct.