Investment and energy provider Octopus Group has launched a workplace-channel financial guidance brand.

Octopus Investments, part of Octopus Group and provider of venture capital trusts (VCTs), has closed its DFM service to new customers.

Over 4 in 10 (44%) of Financial Planning firms are considering operating a platform of their own instead of using or white-labelling a third-part platform, according to a new report.

Platform technology provider and Octopus-owned custodian Seccl has launched instant deposits, allowing client payments made by bank transfer to clear and invest instantly.