A platform for success?

Survival of the fittest seems to be the by-line for platforms. FSA plans to ban fund manager rebates have led many to question whether this year means extinction for fund supermarkets, while the evolution of streamlined wraps is a given. In addition to debates fuelled by regulatory change, this year alone we have seen the launch of a number of new offerings including a specific at-retirement proposition from Aegon, eager to compete in this growing space. Amid such developments, are retirement planners embracing platforms or running scared? This month's survey was carried out via em...