RDR
United Kingdom | 18 Sep 13
two firms face enforcement action as
Two firms in the UK are facing enforcement action and a number of others have been asked to amend practices after a Financial Conduct Authority review found evidence of life insurance and advisory firms “undermining the objectives of the RDR”.
United Kingdom | 25 Jul 13
when will the fca show its teeth over rdr
This morning, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority revealed its first review into the implementation of the RDR which found some advisers were claiming independent status when in fact they were offering a restricted choice of products or providers.
United Kingdom | 25 Jul 13
uk advisers falsely claiming independence
An early Financial Conduct Authority review into the adjustment to the RDR shows some advisers continue to describe themselves as independent yet are choosing products from a limited number of providers.
United Kingdom | 24 Jul 13
Predicted shortfall of ifas for uk
The UK faces a 20% shortfall of independent financial advisers which will potentially hit the baby boomer generation approaching or at retirement, according to research by Standard Life.
United Kingdom | 18 Jul 13
clients take rdr on the chin
Clients are less concerned about the RDR than advisers as more than double the proportion of advisers remain negative towards the legislation than clients.