RDR Debate: Why you should listen in

Katrina Lloyd
clock

After months of campaigning, tonight is the eagerly awaited RDR debate in the House of Commons. But should you bother watching?

Who has called the debate and why? Tory MPs Harriett Baldwin and Mark Garnier have called the debate which amazingly will be the first time the RDR has been debated in the House of Commons. The full debate follows a heated half hour private members' debate in Westminster Hall to discuss the impact of the RDR on access to quality advice to consumers. For many new MPs, this is the first time they may have heard of the RDR and the huge changes facing IFAs. What will be discussed? It will be the biggies: commission and qualifications. Baldwin suggested advisers should be able to list t...

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 Your profession

Advisers: Are you even taking your own advice?

Advisers: Are you even taking your own advice?

Exploring the expenditure consolidation conversation

Nick Ryan
clock 25 March 2026 • 4 min read
CISI welcomes 76 Certified financial planners

CISI welcomes 76 Certified financial planners

Number of UK CFP professionals continues to rise

Sophia Panayi
clock 24 March 2026 • 1 min read
'Nobody is big enough not to be bought'

'Nobody is big enough not to be bought'

Roderic Rennison on the future of deals in the advice industry

Isabel Baxter
clock 20 March 2026 • 1 min read