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The coalition government's staggered changes to tax law means advisers can boost their proposition by offering annual tax and pension reviews, according to Standard Life.

Standard Life Wealth (SLW) is to pay up to £83.5m for Newton's private clients division, adding an extra £3.6bn in assets under management to its business.

Network Intrinsic has questioned whether the stigma surrounding with-profits funds may be forcing clients into unsuitable products when they come to fund their retirement.

Changes to regulations around income drawdown could result in women soon being able to take a 40% larger income from their plan, according to one provider.

PLATFORMS

Fiona Murphy examines what long-term care reforms mean for advisers and their clients

Standard Life is in discussions to acquire the private client business of Newton Investment Management for up to £90m, according to a report.

Unbiased.co.uk, the professional advice website, has announced the winners of its ninth annual Media Adviser Awards, sponsored by Standard Life. Here is the list of those who won and the runners up.

Standard Life has named David Tiller as head of platform propositions, in a newly created role.

Retirement Planner's round up of the top pension stories this week.