Advisers are being urged to adopt a phased approach to platform due diligence ahead of the introduction of new obligations on 6 April, with pricing as the least important consideration.
Aviva is introducing a platform charge of 0.15% for new customers with portfolios valued at more than £400,000.
Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares was the best-selling sector on Cofunds in 2013, according to figures released today.
Barclays Stockbrokers has revealed its clean pricing structure, introducing an AMC of 0.35% as it becomes the latest platform to undercut Hargreaves Lansdown's headline charges.
Zurich UK Life has promoted Alistair Wilson to the newly created role of head of retail platform strategy.
IFA firm Fairstone Financial Management - the Moneygate Group's national financial advisory business - and wrap platform Nucleus have partnered to share services between member firms, including a 'deferred buyout' option for Nucleus advisers.
Fidelity has undercut Hargreaves Lansdown with its new pricing structure, introducing an AMC of 0.35% for clients with total assets up to £250,000.
Execution-only broker Interactive Investor is offering investors up to £240 in cash and trading credit if they switch £3,000 or more to the platform by the end of February.