RDR

A qualification focusing solely on the "practicalities" of financial advice and meeting the Retail Distribution Review's (RDR's) expected benchmark standard has been launched.

The Financial Services Skills Council (FSSC) is inviting industry players to air their views on the implications for professional standards emanating from the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

Amanda Bowe, head of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR), will step down from the role in October, the FSA has confirmed.

Almost two thirds of IFAs believe the internet will be of growing importance to consumers searching for financial advice, according to Unbiased.co.uk.

The Retail Distribution Review (RDR) may struggle to achieve its goals because it is "trying to do too many things at once", according to Otto Thoresen.

Wrap platforms are likely to have to extend their product ranges as the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) places greater emphasis on ‘whole of market' for professional advisers.

The Retail Distribution Review's suggestions regarding ‘Customer Agreed Remuneration' (CAR), has sparked intense debate around new client charging models, and that old chestnut of fees versus commission.

Four out of ten financial advisers have an overly optimistic view of the UK commercial property market, according to Reita.

Andrew Strange has been appointed policy director for the Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) it was announced today.

Scottish Life says only 7% of its new regular premium individual business is written on a commission basis, with the rest fee-based.