RDR

The FSA could be forced into a major U-turn on platform regulation as the UK's big three providers, with over 80% of total assets, labeled its proposals as "unworkable" in responses to the Discussion Paper.

Deborah Fuhr, global head of ETF research and implementation strategy at BlackRock, discusses the potential for greater uptake of ETFs by Independent Financial Advisers, in light of regulatory developments

As many as one in three advisers could leave the sector post-RDR as smaller firms struggle to survive and consolidation grips the industry, according to Bluefin Advisory Services.

Hundreds of advisers are gearing up to lobby their new MPs about years of "poor" regulation in what could represent one of the biggest "joined-up" challenges to the FSA.

Chris Smallwood, CEO of 2plan Wealth Management, on recent positive news for ‘independent’ advisers post 2012

The need for a simplified advice process has been highlighted by research suggesting full advice will cost upward of £650 and will be "beyond the reach" of most people, the ABI says.

Advisers considering leaving the industry before 31 December 2012 should wake up and smell the coffee

The economic downturn forced consumers to take a closer look at financial wellbeing. It is now easier for consumers to take this in hand, all be it with the help of opera singers and meerkats, Sean Casey discusses how this trend affects advisers and...

The FSA is set to clarify the fate of trail commission when clients switch adviser from 2013 following concerns from advisers and providers.

Hugo Thorman, managing director of Ascentric, examines the issue of disclosing costs post-RDR.