Ron Sandler, the head of the Treasury-sponsored review of retail savings, launched his investigation...
Ron Sandler, the head of the Treasury-sponsored review of retail savings, launched his investigation yesterday saying that he would look at the commission structure for intermediaries, particularly IFAs to find out whether there was a conflict between commercial incentives and consumer interest, reports the Times. There are widely held suspicions that sales of investment products are skewed by the level of commissions. It is also felt that the 'front loading' of commissions may deter many savers from switching providers, even when it is in their best interest. On the subject of Equit...
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