RDR

The FSA's consultation on simplified advice contradicts warnings it has previously made on risk profiling tools and the regulator needs to clarify its position, Prudential distribution strategy director Russell Warwick said.

Dan Sullivan, founder of Strategic Coach, assesses the impact of RDR on advisers.

National IFA 2plan Wealth Management is to be restructured to incorporate a network model, catering for registered individuals (RIs) and appointed representatives (ARs).

Last week, the FSA (finally) produced guidance for firms considering launching a simplified advice proposition.

Cirencester friendly's income protection (IP) product has been added to Intrinsic's protection panel.

Head of marketing at Ageas Protect, Andy Milburn, wonders where on earth the market will take critical illness next...

In the second of a six part special on preparing for RDR, Ed Dymott, head of commercial at Fidelity Worldwide Investment offers his tips for getting your firm ready for 2012 and beyond.

Nationals round-up: Investment trusts continued to get more publicity, while power of attorney, pensions, downsizing and fee-based advice all got a mention.

The Treasury Select Committee has today published the terms of reference for its inquiry into the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and is calling for evidence on how the new regulator should be interacting with the industry and using its intervention...

Skandia has unveiled details of its unbundled pricing model which is set for launch in the second half of next year.