RDR

A major section of the new Retail Mediation Activities Return (RMAR) form has been branded "unworkable".

CRYSTAL BALL

Over one third of advisers are considering changing their platform in the next 12 months according to a report released today.

Aegon has appointed Duncan Jarrett to the role of retail managing director following a restructure at the group.

Just 6% of advisers believe the current regulatory environment is having a positive impact on their ability to offer advice, according to a survey of more than 500 intermediaries.

Few advisers will drop out of the industry after the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) and most plan to go independent, research from Capital Platform suggests.

The Law Society has taken the unprecedented step of urging its members to ignore the Solicitors Regulation Authority's (SRA) new rules on recommending financial advisers to clients, warning that they could expose solicitors to negligence claims.

Canada Life has announced its post Retail Distribution Review (RDR) adviser-charging structure across its core retirement, onshore and offshore investment solutions.

EXAMS

The Solicitor Regulation Authority's (SRA) board has agreed to allow solicitors to make referrals to restricted advisers causing consternation within the industry.