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AJ Bell is working with Australian technology provider GBST to extend the administrative functionality of SIPPcentre, its online SIPP.

How do you ensure the platform you choose is not going to fail. Maria Merricks reports.

Pensions consultancy Mattioli Woods is shortlisting platform providers to help launch a discretionary fund management offering in summer next year.

Martin Jennings, newly-appointed managing director of Axa Elevate, says the RDR and platform debates are now less about value and more about price, price, price...

Almost a quarter of IFAs say they are growing their businesses and have increased profitability compared to just 15% in June.

The vast majority of independent advisers see the RDR as a 'great commercial opportunity', although more onerous CPD and record-keeping requirements remain a concern, research suggests.

An IFA has expressed concerns the closure of Macquarie's wrap platform could affect his relationship with new clients.

The FSA will allow platforms to facilitate the collection of adviser charges, but says this must be done to the same standard as product providers.

Advisers who wish to be independent post RDR can use a single platform for the 'majority' of their clients if it is in their best interests, the FSA proposes today.

The FSA today said in its long-awaited consultation paper platforms can continue to receive rebates from fund managers.