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.
Insurer Aviva has strengthened its balance sheet by selling its 34 million share stake in Dutch insurer Delta Lloyd via a private placing.
Retirees are becoming more economically active with one in three (39%) over-55s continuing to receive a wage, according to Aviva.
The UK's over-55s are working longer as they fall back on their savings to meet living costs, according to research.
About a quarter of over-55s will spend at least two decades of their 'winding down years' saddled with some debt, Aviva research suggests.
Aviva has launched an iPad app to help advisers service their clients after the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).