The RDR finally gets some column inches in the mainstream media, while fund managers are becoming increasingly cautious in a particularly volatile bull market. It's IFAonline's round-up of the weekend's national newspapers...
RDR Considering its huge impact on the delivery of financial advice, the Retail Distribution Review has had surprisingly little coverage in the mainstream media. But the Telegraph bucked that trend at the weekend. A comment piece questioned whether consumers will pay for advice and if the whole process will help to restore consumer confidence. Intriguingly, the journalist said the FSA is splitting the industry into independent and 'sales' advice. Given the regulator did not opt to use the word 'sales', the Telegraph may have unwittingly just done IFAs a favour. Pensions Conv...
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