FIVE THINGS

Technology company Sammedia is to power Cofunds's service for advisers looking to offer clients self-directed services.

Fidelity FundsNetwork has joined the growing number of platforms looking to benefit from an exodus of Skandia sales staff.

St James's Place (SJP) has given a rare insight into its ability to negotiate aggressively with fund managers.

Industry veteran Phil Billingham has criticised restricted firms for peddling independence "myths".

Cofunds sales and marketing director Alastair Conway is leaving the platform after five years.

Bankers' bonuses should be delayed for up to ten years to kill off a culture of short-termism at large institutions, a senior official has suggested.

A group of former advisers and IT professionals have launched a website allowing IFAs to take referral fees from conveyancing and property valuations.

The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is to ramp up investigations into middle class professionals evading tax, as part of proposals to be outlined on Tuesday.

Five things clients will call you about this week