Tory MP gets Parliament debate on RDR

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Conservative MP Harriett Baldwin has secured a debate in Parliament on the future of regulation for independent financial advisers.

The debate will take place at 11am on 20 October, lasting 30 minutes, and will be open to all MPs. As an adjournment debate, it is designed only to discuss issues and policy, rather than voting on any legislation or motion. Elected for the first time to Parliament this year, West Worcestershire MP Baldwin has previously met with advisers in her area and spoken up about the impact RDR will have on IFAs and consumers. Writing for ConservativeHome in October 2009, she said: "Many people are worried that the new standards are going to be so demanding and expensive for the industry that...

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