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NFU Mutual is to launch a basic platform to give advisers and direct clients access to external fund groups for the first time.

Paul Feeney, the chief executive of Skandia's parent company Old Mutual Wealth, has vowed to tackle a series of administration problems impacting users since the start of the year.

Former Cofunds head of commercial Russell Lancaster is joining Fidelity as sales director.

Technology company Sammedia is to power Cofunds's service for advisers looking to offer clients self-directed services.

Fidelity FundsNetwork has joined the growing number of platforms looking to benefit from an exodus of Skandia sales staff.

St James's Place (SJP) has given a rare insight into its ability to negotiate aggressively with fund managers.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed it is consulting on whether to tax fund rebates paid to customers.

Cofunds sales and marketing director Alastair Conway is leaving the platform after five years.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is considering taxing fund rebates paid by platforms to consumers in the latest crackdown on the payments.

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