Skandia has added the Axa platform's bundled and unblundled charging structure to its Platformwatch tool, bringing to seven the number of platforms IFAs can now compare prices on.
The gap between fixed interest and equity fund sales narrowed in the final rush of the ISA season, says Skandia, in a sign investor confidence is growing.
Adam Smears, head of fixed interest research at Skandia Investment Group, says value still remains in investment grade corporate bonds.
With the number of platforms increasing and competition intensifying, advisers need to take more time selecting the right platform for their clients, writes Skandia's Jeremy Mugridge.
Skandia UK posted a 22% increase in mutual fund sales last year as clients continued to move away from traditional life product offerings.
Millions of Britons are gambling their future by expecting a lottery win or large inheritance will pay for their retirement.
The majority of clients transfer out of with-profits funds following reviews, say advisers.
David Ferguson, CEO of Nucleus, assesses recent moves by wraps and platforms to clarify their pricing structures.
On his first anniversary since taking over as Cofunds CEO, Brett Williams explains how he has shaken up the platform business.