Retail Distribution Review News
NMBA's alternative assessment signs up 70th IFA - FT Adviser
Choices News Bot - Tue, 02/07/2012 - 13:56
FT Adviser
NMBA's alternative assessment signs up 70th IFA
FT Adviser
By Simoney Girard | Published Feb 06, 2012 | comments Lee Travis, head of the NMBA, said the work-based route to the FSA's level 4 status, which is a requirement under the regulator's retail distribution review regime, has proved popular since it was ...
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Scottish Widows to launch annuity and protection products - FT Adviser
Choices News Bot - Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:54
FT Adviser
Scottish Widows to launch annuity and protection products
FT Adviser
Mr Strauss said: “The introduction of the Retail Distribution Review next year will be a major challenge for IFAs, and we want to ensure Scottish Widows remains at the forefront of providing innovative, quality products that help ease the burden.
Scottish Widows planning return to IFA protection marketHealth Insurance and Protection Magazine
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Prudential denies reports of return of direct sales force - FT Adviser
Choices News Bot - Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:31
FT Adviser
Prudential denies reports of return of direct sales force
FT Adviser
Reports across the financial press today (7 February) have claimed that Pru is resurrecting its direct sales force and is looking to target 200000 new clients that will potentially move away from IFAs post-Retail Distribution Review.
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Scot Wids to re-enter IFA annuity market; Exits offshore bonds - ifaonline.co.uk
Choices News Bot - Tue, 02/07/2012 - 12:18
ifaonline.co.uk
Scot Wids to re-enter IFA annuity market; Exits offshore bonds
ifaonline.co.uk
"The introduction of the retail distribution review (RDR) next year will be a major challenge for IFAs, and we want to ensure Scottish Widows remains at the forefront of providing innovative, quality products that help ease the burden during what will ...
Scottish Widows planning return to IFA protection marketHealth Insurance and Protection Magazine
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SimplyBiz's Davy claims annuity reform more vital than RDR - Citywire.co.uk
Choices News Bot - Tue, 02/07/2012 - 08:34
SimplyBiz's Davy claims annuity reform more vital than RDR
Citywire.co.uk
by Jun Merrett on Feb 07, 2012 at 08:25 SimplyBiz chairman Ken Davy has argued problems in the annuity market represent a greater danger to consumers than those being addressed by the retail distribution review (RDR). Davy (pictured) urged the ...
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NMBA's alternative assessment signs up 70th IFA - FT Adviser
Choices News Bot - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 18:20
FT Adviser
NMBA's alternative assessment signs up 70th IFA
FT Adviser
By Simoney Girard | Published Feb 06, 2012 | comments Lee Travis, head of the NMBA, said the work-based route to the FSA's level 4 status, which is a requirement under the regulator's retail distribution review regime, has proved popular since it was ...
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Online service launches for advisers & providers - FT Adviser
Choices News Bot - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 18:02
FT Adviser
Online service launches for advisers & providers
FT Adviser
By Michael Trudeau | Published 11:01 | comments The managing directors of Bakehouse Communications and Technology and Technical have jointly launched a directory of online financial services in anticipation of the Retail Distribution Review.
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Transcript: How To Boost Your Returns By A Third - Motley Fool UK
Choices News Bot - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 16:23
Transcript: How To Boost Your Returns By A Third
Motley Fool UK
There are changes, the FSA with the Retail Distribution Review; the change in the way that advisors are paid, so commission effectively is abolished from 2012. There's a for and against the abolition of commission, but what it does do is it means the ...
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Online service launches for advisers & providers - FT Adviser
Choices News Bot - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 16:20
FT Adviser
Online service launches for advisers & providers
FT Adviser
By Michael Trudeau | Published 11:01 | comments The managing directors of Bakehouse Communications and Technology and Technical have jointly launched a directory of online financial services in anticipation of the Retail Distribution Review.
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IFAs Inspire Confidence - Morningstar
Choices News Bot - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 15:57
Mortgage Introducer
IFAs Inspire Confidence
Morningstar
The new rules (generally refered to as a RDR, which stands for Retail Distribution Review) requires advisers to have certain qualifications. The new rules are meant to help customers better understand advisors' fees, commissions and independence.
Rise of internet sees number of HNWs using IFAs halveMortgage Solutions
Black marketingMoney Marketing
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High earners snubbing IFAs for direct channels, survey finds - Fundweb
Choices News Bot - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 15:36
Fundweb
High earners snubbing IFAs for direct channels, survey finds
Fundweb
“With the RDR [retail distribution review] set to transform the IFA industry, a legacy of mis-selling of certain financial products and a greater abundance of execution-only platforms, it is no surprise we are seeing a move away from the traditional ...
Black marketingMoney Marketing
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New site promotes online advice offerings - ifaonline.co.uk
Choices News Bot - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 14:26
ifaonline.co.uk
New site promotes online advice offerings
ifaonline.co.uk
"In addition, the Retail Distribution Review brings in more financial adviser categories than ever before, making the choice more complicated for consumers. "Any initiative that helps consumers understand their financial planning choices on or off line ...
Online service launches for advisers & providersFT Adviser
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L&G hires director for investment consultancy - Fundweb
Choices News Bot - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 13:16
Fundweb
L&G hires director for investment consultancy
Fundweb
“With RDR [retail distribution review] implementation less than a year away we anticipate a strong demand for our bespoke investment and governance services.” To receive more relevant articles like this one, why not sign up to our briefings and ...
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Call on FSA to address wholesale standards - Financial Times
Choices News Bot - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 08:15
Telegraph.co.uk
Call on FSA to address wholesale standards
Financial Times
In contrast, the Retail Distribution Review has raised qualification standards and mandated continuing professional development in the retail sector. Simon Culhane, chief executive of the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, ...
Funding increase of 15% for FSA 'could be passed to consumers', ABI warnsOut-Law.com
FSA Bares Annual Funding Requirement for 2012/13inAudit (blog)
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Black marketing - Money Marketing
Choices News Bot - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 08:01
Black marketing
Money Marketing
These areas will continue to form IFA chatter in the run-up to the retail distribution review. What strikes me is the lack of emphasis on marketing and PR. I am pleased for the chartered firms that have switched clients over to fees and announced they ...
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Global giant bestrides 'sweet spot' - Fundweb
Choices News Bot - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 00:19
Fundweb
Global giant bestrides 'sweet spot'
Fundweb
BNY Mellon sees the retail distribution review as another challenge to prove its might, bolstered by its range of asset management groups and high-profile names, writes Shaun Cumming. BNY Mellon has prepared a muilti-boutique model over the past five ...
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Make a choice on fees and stick to it - Fundweb
Choices News Bot - Mon, 02/06/2012 - 00:19
Fundweb
Make a choice on fees and stick to it
Fundweb
Firstly, the industry is moving closer to the retail distribution review and, secondly, focus always shifts to costs in times of low stockmarket growth. In short, active managed funds charge higher fees than passive ones for the reason they state they ...
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'Toxic' annuities cost us £1bn - Telegraph.co.uk
Choices News Bot - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 06:31
Telegraph.co.uk
'Toxic' annuities cost us £1bn
Telegraph.co.uk
The rules under the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) are expected to lead to a fall in the number of advisers giving true independent advice, which will alienate millions of people and prevent them from getting the best deal for their circumstances.
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Up to £500 an hour for financial advice - Financial Times
Choices News Bot - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 18:17
Up to £500 an hour for financial advice
Financial Times
Advisers will be banned from receiving commission from companies whose products they sell under regulations being brought in by the Financial Services Authority's Retail Distribution Review. They will also have to meet a minimum qualification levels ...
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Europe in good position to play catch-up with US - Financial Times
Choices News Bot - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 10:36
Europe in good position to play catch-up with US
Financial Times
From next January, implementation of the Retail Distribution Review in the UK will bar financial advisers from taking commission from investment product providers. Instead advisers will charge upfront fees, which should ensure low ETF management fees ...
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