Aviva

Trading of preference shares ceased at 8am on 15 May

Outflows were offset by strong growth in its platform business

A ‘lack of competition in the market’

Court hearing set for May

Retail investors have been warned about buyback consequences

Platform blasted for 'failings' by finance campaigner amid crucial vote on preference shares

Concerns communications around 'clumsy' move may not be 'clear, fair and not misleading'

Follows institutional investor vote that saw none vote against

‘Financial advisers aren’t just for the rich’

Provider’s platform net flows up by 104% to £4.3bn