Aviva

Fiona Murphy looks at the implications of an FSA review on shopping around for the annuity market

Aviva is extending guarantees and offering an increased value protection period on annuities.

SIPP

Trevor Matthews, chief executive of Aviva UK, is to step down from the role.

CLEAN

Aviva is to allow advisers to outsource investment to discretionary fund managers as part of its managed portfolio service.

Insurers have warned against "distracting" the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) from its original purpose by lifting government-imposed restrictions.

Former Aviva sales manager Nick Casey has joined Carmignac as the French group further strengthens its UK presence.

Aviva Investors has introduced Retail Distribution Review (RDR)-ready share classes for a range of its most popular funds to cater for the needs of UK advisers and intermediaries.

Cofunds has extended its lead as the UK's largest platform, with assets rising to £45bn, according to the Platforum's latest pricing guide.