Standard Life UK has reported a 28% increase in pre-tax profits for the first half of the year, with strong growth in assets under management and fee-based revenue.
SimplyBiz has gone live with the second stage of its Vision proposition and launched the Business Compliance Hub.
Wrap platform Nucleus has appointed Mike Seddon as chairman of its advisory board.
The majority of advisers are positive on the impact the retail distribution review (RDR) will have on consumer confidence, while many have said there are signs it has already started to improve.
The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has launched an online development tool aimed at helping advisers meet the minimum 35 hours continuing professional development (CPD) regulatory requirement.
Axa Wealth's total sales increased by 68% over the first six months of the year, while the firm saw strong growth in assets on the Elevate platform and specialist multi-manager business Architas.
Aegon UK has appointed ex-Skandia marketing director Nick Dixon as investment director.