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Funds will receive an automatic boost in reported performance as a result of unbundled fee structures, according to Bestinvest.

Hargreaves Lansdown has beat back its rivals to take the top position on the Platforum's direct platform leaderboard for 2014.

Charles Stanley Direct is considering an extension of its exit fee waiver and has hit out at rivals' high transfer charges as being ‘anti-competitive.'

Platform fees will remain VAT exempt, according to guidance released by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

Close Brothers Asset Management has revealed the unbundled pricing structure for its direct platform, offering an promotional platform fee of 0.25%.

Hargreaves Lansdown has reversed its decision to increase charges for clients who hold investment trusts - a consequence of its new pricing model announced last month - and said it may be open to further changes as it announced a set of record-breaking...

Alliance Trust Savings (ATS) has signed an agreement with technology firm GBST to provide end-to-end administration of the wrap.

Charles Stanley Direct has moved to capture large clients from competitors by scrapping its own charge for new or re-reg clients with £500,000 or more, for a limited period.

Scottish Friendly has launched an open architecture onshore bond on Ascentric and IFDL with a 0.35% wrapper charge with no set up costs.

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