RDR

The FSA's fondness for change will be the most likely cause of an IFA exodus over the next three years, research suggests.

IFA support group Tenet is offering to pair up member firms looking to sell with those seeking to buy after noticing an increase in the number of principals looking to offload their businesses.

Adviser members of SimplyBiz will benefit from an improved front and back office solution after the firm partnered with software provider IntelliFlo.

An IFA consolidation vehicle its founders describe as the "first national RDR fee-based IFA company" was officially unveiled today.

Solicitors must only refer clients to independent advisers for investment advice, revised guidance for solicitors states.

Skandia says proposals to ensure provider firms intervene in cases of ‘extreme' adviser charges go against the principles of the RDR.

One of the outcomes that the FSA is trying to achieve with the RDR is to have remuneration arrangements that allow competitive forces to work in favour of consumers.

The number of independent financial advisers listed on Unbiased.co.uk has fallen 9% in June from last year, the professional advice search engine says.

An investment and protection IFA is seeking to pull together a "small and articulate" lobby group of like-minded advisers to confront the FSA over its policies, and the RDR in particular.

The Financial Services Consumer Panel (FSCP) is calling for "reassurance" from the FSA over the level of adviser fees post RDR.