RDR

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has confirmed it will press ahead with the ban on commission, despite suggestions European Commission proposals could hamper, or even put an end to, its plans.

Brett Williams, the former head of platforms Cofunds and Skandia, has launched a private equity firm with targets including financial services groups.

Nearly half of advisers have still not signed up to a platform - because they are "too busy" running their businesses and preparing for RDR, research suggests.

Paul Harrison, head of business consultancy at Prudential, explains how having a clear and open remuneration model can improve the efficiency of your business.

Julie Hepworth, group regulatory manager at Perspective Financial Group, reveals her eight step plan to get your business RDR-ready by the December 2012 deadline.

A poll of some 700 advisers - who were permitted to respond anonymously - has revealed what they really think about the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) and, crucially, what their clients think...

A blanket ban on traded life policy (TLP) investments would amount to "overkill" and could hamper the UK's ability to compete in global markets, according to SL Investment Management (SL).

The overwhelming majority of advisers using platforms are still aiming to remain independent after the implementation of the retail distribution review (RDR), with only a handful looking to retire, it has been suggested.

The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has devised a seven-step guide for advisers to help them prepare for the retail distribution review (RDR).

Sanlam Private Wealth (SPW) has purchased the client banks of two businesses as it ramps up its acquisition plans ahead of implementation of the retail distribution review (RDR).