RDR

Wrap platforms could see their business models "severely challenged" in 2012 as the proposed ban on platform rebates takes centre stage, said Skandia.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is to hold a series of retail distribution review (RDR) implementation surgeries across the country, begininng at the end of this month.

IFAs are increasingly positive about the protection market's prospects for 2012, according to a new survey.

Five major providers have joined forces to agree a "shared" approach to facilitating adviser and consultancy charging.

An outspoken critic of the new qualification requirements for advisers has revealed he considered 'passporting' his business into the UK from Dublin in a bid to bypass the rules.

This year is packed full of regulatory change you and your clients might need to discuss. Below are the dates of the top changes affecting your customers.

It's been another busy (and in some instances raucous) year in financial services. While it's been a positive 12 months in many respects for advisers, the regulator has again come in for criticism...

The platform market underwent permanent change in 2011.

Severity based protection payments have become more common over the year. Phil Jeynes explains why in his overview of 2011

North Investment Partners has appointed three non-executive directors to its board as it seeks to strengthen its business ahead of RDR.