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National advisory group Foster Denovo has launched a financial planning service incorporating a transparent pricing structure as part of its plans following the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

BlackRock is set to launch its online Retail Distribution Review (RDR) tool for advisers on the Aegon platform.

John Ions, chief executive of Liontrust, has warned asset managers they face a threat from the growing power of distributors as Retail Distribution Review implementation approaches.

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Kames Capital is launching a Global Equity Income fund for Piers Hillier and Mark Peden, while the group has also announced details of its new RDR share classes.

Fidelity FundsNetwork will roll out its Retail Distribution Review (RDR) ready adviser fees service on 8 October, facilitating ongoing, initial and specified fees.

More than a quarter of firms are currently charging a monthly retainer for their services, research suggests.

Henderson has launched two low-cost income funds for Bill McQuaker and the multi-asset team.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) and Treasury "seem to be in denial of the pending shambles' caused by the Retail Distribution Review (RDR), Lord Flight has argued.

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