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FE Research has launched a range of 15 risk-targeted portfolios to aid advisers in the run up to the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has defended its decision to warn providers and advisory groups about securing "distribution agreements" which may appear to be commission by another name, saying it has evidence of deals which have raised its suspicions....

In the most recent of our series looking at coverage of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) in the national media, we came across this piece from Money Mail...

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has written to the CEOs of 24 product provider and advisory firms warning them not to use distribution agreements and cross-subsidies to 'work around' the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) commission ban.

Privately owned wealth manager Truestone has acquired Argent UK and Argent Personal Financial Management Limited for £3.5m.

Aberdeen Asset Management has launched a Retail Distribution Review (RDR) share class for its multi-manager range.

The Law Society has urged the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to rethink proposals to allow referrals to restricted advisers, warning of a 'clear risk' to law firms.

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Rowan Dartington has launched a fee-only independent financial advisory business, after acquiring a significant stake in Stafford House Investments (SHI).