RDR

David Muncaster, director of intermediary clients at Close Asset Management, says the lack of clarity around gap-filling is leaving many advisers confused.

Conservative MP Mark Garnier has promised to give FSA chief executive Hector Sants and chairman Adair Turner "hell" when they are hauled in front of the Treasury Select Committee (TSC) and forced to justify the RDR in a public evidence session next week....

The FSA has expressed its concerns about advisers' understanding of ETFs, as take-up of the products rises in the lead-up to RDR.

The FSA has issued an 'emerging risk' warning on investment advice firms which it says may seek to maximise recurring income before the RDR deadline next year.

The FSA is warning networks considering bulking up their appointed representative numbers ahead of 2012 to beware the "further strain" this will place on their compliance obligations.

UK-listed ETFs and ETPs saw assets under management (AUM) increase 49% last year against a global growth of 28%, according to BlackRock.

Nick Eatock, chief executive of IntelliFlo, explains the basics of the company's software solution, Intelligent Office.

Fraser Donaldson, Defaqto's insight analyst for funds, looks at the key outsourcing considerations for IFAs.

Julian Thomas, head of product development at LVAM, looks at possible fund charging structures in a post-RDR world.

Chris Pitt, senior management consultant at 1st Exchange & N4, discusses why adding a wealth management arm is the wise decision for the savvy adviser.