The level of payment restructuring still needed to make providers RDR-ready could set back implementation beyond 2012, according to Lighthouse Group executive chairman David Hickey.
The IMA has changed its Global Emerging Markets sector definition, which will now be based on FTSE or MSCI GEMs indices rather than World Bank definitions.
The Platforum has joined forces with Capita to create an in-depth platform analysis tool for advisers.
Skandia will offer both unbundled and bundled charging structures as well as broadening the range of investments on its platform to help advisers meet RDR requirements.
Support services provider threesixty is offering its members a special deal on a discretionary management‘lite' service through Octopus Portfolio Manager(OPM).
The FTSE fell in early trading, dragged down by negative market sentiment towards resources firms.
Aviva has relaunched its wrap and SIPP platform, over two years since it was forced to close its Lifetime operation to new business because of service issues.
Cash ISA savers are receiving 40 times less interest compared to those in similar taxed accounts.
The global economy is recovering faster than expected, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
The pound has lost ground against other currencies following the release of GDP figures showing the UK economy grew just 0.1% in the last quarter.