The head of a newly-launched adviser trade body to rival AIFA has rejected industry calls for a "united voice".
The FSA has confirmed its proposed ban on legacy commission in a widely-expected move.
Harry Kerr looks at ways wraps are helping to change the financial advice market including the move to using model portfolios and DFMs
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has outlined how it will measure the success of the retail distribution review (RDR), presenting nine key indicators and setting baselines for the post-implementation review.
Sesame Bankhall Group chief executive George Higginson has warned the advisory community it risks having further unwanted reforms thrust upon it if it does not better represent itself.
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) said it is likely to release further guidance on what is required to be independent post RDR after admitting some practitioners still have questions on the issue.
Two months left before the ‘real RDR deadline' - are you compliant with the required professional standards under the RDR?
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has proposed new guidance outlining how product providers can facilitate the payment of adviser and consultancy charges to intermediaries.
A significant proportion of advisers do not know if their business is ready to meet the FSA's new transparency requirements as set out in the retail distribution review (RDR), according to research.
Nucleus technical communications manager Terry Huddart explains how the platform industry is preparing for the new regulatory landscape