RDR

The level of apathy among advisers for the implications of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) is "considerable", a study suggests.

Almost one in six financial advisers will leave the industry if the Retail Distribution Review's (RDR) proposals are accepted in their current form.

Consumers want simplified and motivational choices when selecting savings products, like a financial version of ‘Weight Watchers', according to research by Aegon.

AWD Chase de Vere has reported a positive response to the rollout of a pilot of Customer Agreed Remuneration (CAR.)

The Association of IFAs (AIFA) has backed the FSA's descision to delay publishing its full feedback statement on the RDR, arguing it is vital new managing director of retail markets Jon Pain is given time to settle into the role.

The FSA has delayed by a month the publication of its full feedback statement on the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

Customer Agreed Remuneration (CAR) could result in an 'unauthorised payment' and tax penalties if applied to pensions contracts, warns Skandia.

A clear distinction between sales and advice could help boost consumer confidence in the financial services sector, according to a report from the Association of IFAs (AIFA).

Hundreds of advisers have shown interest in a diploma level qualification within days of its launch as they prepare for tougher rules on professionalism.

An IFA says reaching the minimum qualification proposed in the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) could cost his business up to £200,000.