Cofunds

The UK's largest independent wrap platform is preparing to make ETFs available for the first time.

Transact, Standard Life and Elevate have been rated the best platforms by IFAs, according to The Platforum.

Independence concerns are driving advisers using life company platforms into the arms of additional providers, whereas smaller brand players tend to be advisers' sole choice.

Cofunds and FundsNetwork are again joining forces to offer last-minute ISA collection points.

Cofunds will power moneysupermarket.com's new execution-only service, but has denied the move signifies a shift to the direct-to-consumer market.

Sales of Global Growth funds on Cofunds hit a record high in January as advisers turn to equities for income at the expense of bond funds.

Cofunds has amended its payment system to allow the automatic sale of units from a client's investment funds.

Cofunds has stressed its "loyalty" to the adviser sector following revelations it has been holding talks with Tesco Bank about a possible link-up with the supermarket giant's financial arm.

Cofunds is hosting an economic forum looking at the economic landscape and the latest investment opportunities.

Smaller platforms face a "long, hard slog" to get "anywhere near" the top three players who continue to dominate the market, says The Platforum.