Money Box to resurrect commission bias row

Professional Adviser
clock

The BBC's Money Box will tonight broadcast a programme at 20:02 suggesting commision bias is still a problem across the financial services industry.

Contents of this special edition of Money Box entitled The Sins of Commission - previewed on the BBC website - reiterate evidence from the recent ABI-commissioned report into commission which found there is no evidence of commission bias among financial intermediaries. However, comments offered by the Financial Services and The Consumers' Association suggest it does influence product recommendations. ((N.B. If anyone has conducted any research into the cost of financial advice on their own clients and compared consumer preference for either fees or commission, please contact the edito...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on uncategorised

Women in Financial Advice Awards 2026: Nomination deadline 8 May!

Women in Financial Advice Awards 2026: Nomination deadline 8 May!

Awards to be held at Hilton Bankside in London

Professional Adviser
clock 14 April 2026 • 1 min read
Editor's message: When new beginnings come together

Editor's message: When new beginnings come together

Professional Adviser will be back on Tuesday

Jen Frost
clock 02 April 2026 • 1 min read
PA Awards 2026: Photos from the night

PA Awards 2026: Photos from the night

Celebrating the advice profession's best

Professional Adviser
clock 20 March 2026 • 1 min read