AJ Bell has promoted Ryan Hughes to be its new investments director to lead its range of multi-assets funds and the managed portfolio service for financial advisers.

Advised customers increased 10% year-on-year to 159,256 at platform and SIPP provider AJ Bell for the year ending 30 September.

Platform Transact has reported total Funds Under Direction for Q4 rose by nearly £5bn year on year to hit a record £54.9bn, according to figures released today by parent company Integrafin Holdings plc (IHP).

Financial Planner and wealth manager Quilter has added an 'App Hub' to its platform.