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Platform assets under administration fell more than 4% in Q3, according to figures from consultancy group The Platforum, which suggested advisers have begun to doubt the value of platforms to their business.

Aviva is set to launch a corporate wrap solution next year as it looks to grab a foothold in the workplace savings market.

The amount drawn down from property via equity release plans rose to £261m in Q3 of 2011, from £256m in the same quarter last year.

Providers of Solar VCT investments have moved to close their latest schemes after the government proposed bringing forward the deadline for slashing subsidies.

McGraw-Hill and CME Group - owners of S&P Indices and Dow Jones Indexes - have agreed a deal to form a joint indexing venture.

The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) has brought together 28 young insurance professionals to create three New Generation Groups.

Now Health International has introduced a flexible currency facility for customers in around 200 countries.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and ex-England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson have shared part of a £68,000 dividend in a film investment, but must wait to see whether it will yield £117m in promised tax benefits.

More warnings about fund fees, a growing controversy around JISAs and an explanation of financial planning - five things the nationals have thrown up that your clients will call you about this week.

Markets moved lower on Monday as fears over Greece and Italy remained despite the imminent formation of a Greek coalition government.