Standard Life has agreed discounted ‘super clean' share class deals with seven fund groups - including Cazenove, Schroders and Threadneedle - with a further four set to be announced by the end of October.

Cofunds has reinstated the platform charge on its self-invested personal pension (SIPP) after adding trading accounts to client funding options.

Legal & General (L&G) has simplified its underwriting processes for advised clients applying for life insurance, saying some 80% of applicants can now expect an immediate decision.

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Fidelity FundsNetwork has assured advisers it has no plans to switch off trail commission before the 2016 deadline.

M&G Global Dividend was the best-selling fund on Cofunds in August, while Mixed Investment 20-60% Shares retained its position as the most popular sector for the eighth consecutive month.

Skandia will give advisers until 2016 to convert ISA and collective investment account business on the platform into the unbundled model.

The recruitment process continues to be a "major obstacle" for the majority of wrap platform Nucleus members, according to a recent survey.

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