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Tax & Regulation | 2 Sep 15
ANALYSIS: The best way forward for financial advice
The UK Government’s decision to launch a review of the financial advice market could lead to some dramatic changes in the way financial planning is delivered to clients in the future.
M&A activity driving up IFA business value in the UK
UK independent financial advisory businesses have risen in value by around 8% this year as regulatory reform helps drive M&A activity, according to online business valuation provider BizEquity.
Tax & Regulation | 23 Jul 15
FCA questioned over advice gap and ‘courting headlines’
The independent panels of the FCA have questioned the regulator over its handling of the UK advice gap created following the banning of commission payments to advisers in 2012 as a result of the Retail Distribution Review.
North America | 18 Jun 15
Canadian adviser fee review points to RDR-style change
A review of the impact of mutual fund compensation schemes on financial advice and outcomes conducted on behalf of Canadian regulators has found there was enough evidence to justify the development of new payment policies.
Tax & Regulation | 2 Jun 15
Review urged to curb ‘unreasonable’ regulatory costs
An urgent review is needed to avoid “unreasonable” regulatory costs and levies on UK-based financial advisers, according to the Personal Finance Society.