Almost half of advisers have still not chosen a platform to service their clients, according to a survey by Institute of Financial Planning sponsor firm Zurich.

Two thirds of advisers are unconvinced that customers will be better off as a result of the RDR, according to Zurich.

Simon Clifford has been appointed as the new chief financial officer for Openwork, subject to approval by the Financial Services Authority.

The Institute of Financial Planning has launched a new free gap-filling programme on the topic of pensions and retirement planning.