The transition to adviser charging is increasingly focussing advisers' attention ahead of the RDR deadline while concern over qualifications wanes, according to research from L&G.
Among 343 advisers surveyed, 67% said the move from a commission-based model is the area where they most need extra provider support; an increase of 5% on the insurer's previous RDR Census. By comparison, the number of adviser who said training and qualifications was their biggest concern fell 3%. However, with 78% of votes, qualifications still topped the list of areas where advisers want additional provider help. L&G says the trend is towards the industry feeling it has the professionalism side of RDR "under control" but is now realising the "significant" commercial challenges pr...
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