Platform giant Cofunds has denied it is instigating a pricing war with the wraps as it rolled-out an unbundled charging model.
Fidelity FundsNetwork has confirmed it will offer unbundled charges from Q1 2012.
Fidelity FundsNetwork is launching a series of nationwide platform training workshops for advisers next month.
Skandia Investment Group (SIG) has upgraded its equity exposure from neutral to overweight in anticipation of continued strong corporate profits.
The Platforum has beefed up its team with three new hires as it gears up for growth in the digital and corporate markets.
Platform rebates were at the top of the agenda when IFAonline interviewed Skandia chief executive Peter Mann live on Twitter this afternoon.
Axa Wealth is developing an execution-only platform in a bid to help IFAs service 'orphan' clients.
Platform giant Cofunds has asked fund groups to commit to developing commission-free share classes by November as it moves to align itself with RDR.
Financial Limited has a number of points of differentiation. It was the first network to start charging a flat fee per firm dependent on the number of advisers.
In the wake of RDR, platforms have an opportunity to consolidate their position by providing advisers with all the tools to succeed, says David White, head of Fidelity FundsNetwork.