RP Poll: Should consumers share the cost of guidance?

RP Poll: Should consumers share the cost of guidance?

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In this week's quick fire RP poll we ask readers: Would consumers value the guidance guarantee more if they had to pay for it?

To share your views visit the poll here. The question follows news the Financial Conduct Authority has decided to halve the levy placed on financial advisers to fund the government mandated service. One adviser, Gareth Rees, welcomed the FCA's decision but said he does not think the system will work if it is free at point of delivery. He argued consumers should pay a share of the cost of the guidance guarantee, or they will fail to value the service. Last week's poll asked readers if they thought Steve Webb's latest social media innovation, PensionsTube, would boost pension unde...

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