RDR: What opportunities will it bring?

The final countdown has begun for what promises to be a momentous event. Not the Olympics, but the implementation of the Retail Distribution Review which is now less than a year away. Both athletes and advisers are working hard to ensure they have qualified and to prepare for the rigours of competition ahead. Advisers may have a few extra months, but also face the uncertainty of waiting for some of the rules to be finalised. One of the fundamental changes from January 1st 2013 will be the move from commission to adviser charging although we do now know that business completed ahead of...