Why outsourcing your investment function is not 'job done'

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Outsourcing the investment function to a third party does not mean advisers can wash their hands of all decisions, says Cedric Bucher, head of business development of Architas...

When the changes of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) take effect at the end of this year, the financial services industry is set to undergo a major overhaul. One of the key aspects is stricter regulation surrounding the suitability of investments for clients. As advisers and investors seek more diverse investments that can be better suited to specific requirements, we expect more and more to turn to multi-asset investment solutions. In addition, as transparency, charges for clients and improving the professional standards of advisers are also important objectives of the RDR, we...

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