Platform FundsNetwork is developing functionality to allow advisers to declare whether or not their post-RDR activities constitute "advice" in a bid to clear up ambiguities surrounding legacy commission.
Strategic bond sales soared in December as equity funds suffered a poor end to the year, according to the latest figures from platform Cofunds.
Ascentric chief Hugo Thorman has called on the platform community to adopt a "unified voice" amid an escalating row between fund supermarket and wrap propositions.
The platform market underwent permanent change in 2011.
Next year will be a decisive year for fund supermarkets as they look to make the "huge transition" to the unbundled world, say wrap platforms.
Vestra Wealth has appointed Cofunds as its fund custodian in a deal which will see the wealth management partnership entrust over £600m in assets.
Cofunds has denied its backers want out after a report emerged that shareholder L&G has made an offer for the platform.
L&G has made an approach for Cofunds, in which it has a 25% stake, in a deal which could value the supermarket at up to £200m, according to reports.
The Cautious Managed sector accounted for more than half of total sales on Cofunds in October in its best-ever monthly showing as advisers continue to favour outsourcing solutions.