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Morningstar UK's acquisition of OBSR will have no bearing on its link-up with Cofunds to provide a researched fund list and model portfolios to advisers, says the platform.

Skandia has added its voice to the debate on platform payments by arguing a ban on rebates will result in a poorer outcome for consumers.

Advisers on the Transact platform have been given access to Saltus discretionary fund management services.

Peter Hicks, head of UK retail sales at Fidelity International, looks at what the most recent RDR paper means for consumers and platforms.

Skandia has added the Axa platform's bundled and unblundled charging structure to its Platformwatch tool, bringing to seven the number of platforms IFAs can now compare prices on.

York-based Ardent IFA is joining adviser-owned wrap Nucleus.

2plan has launched a mobile version of its adviser portal Nexus, enabling advisers to access client information and reports 24/7 using hand-held devices.

Axa has added its voice to the platform charge transparency debate saying about 90% of advisers on Elevate select its unbundled solution.

The gap between fixed interest and equity fund sales narrowed in the final rush of the ISA season, says Skandia, in a sign investor confidence is growing.

Aviva has reduced the annual management charge (AMC) on its wrap for new business and re-registrations for one year.