RDR

Ahead of the RDR, owner and director of Steve Billingham Consulting, Steve Billingham, assesses advisers’ attitudes to change

Real SIPPs offer investors greater opportunities and investment choice

The man leading the FSA's RDR team today said firms will need to demonstrate to the regulator they are "constantly reviewing and refreshing" the products on their panels.

Rob Kingsbury talks to Axa Wealth's Martin Jennings about the development of the Elevate platform and how it will help advisers in the transition to RDR.

With so many platforms to choose from and new entrants set to join the industry, how can advisers make sure they pick the right proposition for their clients? Maria Merricks investigates.

Clive Waller, managing director of CWC Research, looks at technology developments affecting the platform industry.

Will Roberts examines the main points of contention and asks if platforms will have enough time to adapt to the new rules before the RDR deadline at the end of 2012?

Switching to fee-based advice has overtaken attaining a Level 4 qualification as advisers' biggest concern ahead of the RDR's implementation, research suggests.

The IFP has added a series of adviser workshops to its upcoming annual conference.

A new qualification for IFAs in New Zealand has been compared to the certificate a hairdresser would receive.