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The six largest advised platforms have taken 60% of overall platform flows over the past two years, new research by the Lang Cat has revealed. In its latest State of the Platform Nation report, which covers 19 advised platforms, it found a clear correlation between platform size and share of new business flows. The

People aren’t saving enough for retirement but they can’t afford to save more, which leaves the UK pensions system in big trouble

Terry Huddart thinks it's fair to say that in terms of the huge range of providers, MPS is a complex market and therefore challenging for advisers to pick the right ones...

Advisers are utilising capital gains tax (CGT) support services from platforms more readily as personal allowances fall, analysis from Financial Software has found.

Platform fees can have huge impact on customers' investment portfolios including Isas, according to data analysed by Interactive Investor. It found that percentage-based fees paid on a £500,000 Isa portfolio in accumulation can have a negative compounding effect equating to as much as £17,000. This scenario is based

The industry is divided on whether there is a need for the government to introduce a long-term savings commission for defined contribution (DC) savers, according to a Professional Pensions poll.

In the 1990s, two men changed the game for do-it-yourself investors.

Telegraph Money explains the pros and cons of choosing this investment platform

With a Labour Government looking increasingly likely, millions of savers are holding their breath.

If you’re keen to improve your investment returns, one of the simplest ways to keep more of your money is to cut the fees you pay.