RDR

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), one of the regulators due to replace the Financial Services Authority (FSA) next year, aims to develop a financial services market where the most successful firms are those that respond best to the needs of their...

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The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is understood to be examining the contents of a letter sent out by an IFA suggesting clients wanting to switch pension provider do so ahead of the upcoming commission ban, because it would be cheaper for them.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is urging firms to consider their professional indemnity insurance (PII) situation and client communications ahead of Retail Distribution Review (RDR) implementation.

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Axa Wealth has confirmed it will not retain any commission on advised top-ups after the Retail Distribution Review (RDR), insisting charges will be reduced for clients.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has underlined the importance of advisory firms carrying our cost comparisons when undertaking replacement business.

GLG has unveiled Retail Distribution Review (RDR)-ready unbundled share classes across its UK-domiciled range.

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