FSA RDR

Opportunity knocks for protection advisers

Cover| 02 Sep 2010 | 15:37

It’s a pleasant change to think positively about the direction of the protection market and to identify a significant opportunity for advisers.

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Novia launches reporting system for fee-based migration

Novia has launched a reporting and management information system to help advisers with the transition from a commission to fee-based system.

IFAonline| 06 Aug 2010 | 13:01
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RDR fund volatility warning

Fund groups have warned the RDR will lead to increased volatility in fund flows and a greater share of assets going to a handful of the larger asset managers.

Professional Adviser| 29 Jul 2010 | 08:00

Other FSA RDR articles

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Thorpe to lead Cazenove UK retail business

Cazenove has promoted Rob Thorpe to the newly-created head of UK retail position.

IFAonline| 28 Jul 2010 | 09:31
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Ensure firm is RDR-ready before selling - 1st Exchange

Advisers looking to sell out before 2012 will need to ensure their business is RDR-ready to stand a chance of attracting a buyer, says 1st Exchange.

Cover| 22 Jul 2010 | 15:46
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From hard sell to UK giant

On the tenth anniversary of FundsNetwork, Fidelity managing director of UK defined contribution and retail Gary Shaughnessy talks to Katrina Baugh about what the future holds for the platform.

Professional Adviser| 16 Jul 2010 | 15:00
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IFS warns of regulator proliferation

The IFS School of finance has warned the All Party Parliamentary group on Insurance and Financial Services of a proliferation of "pseudo-regulators".

Cover| 12 Jul 2010 | 15:44
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Time for a major shake-up of England and the FSA

The recent dismal failure of England's footballers in the World Cup in South Africa seemed to be as a result of both a lack of confidence and commitment, and an absence in understanding of how a result could be achieved.

IFAonline| 09 Jul 2010 | 12:30
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Advisers must pay to renew SPS each year

Advisers may have to fork out up to £175 every year to cover the cost of renewing the FSA's proposed Statement of Professional Standing (SPS) certificate.

IFAonline| 01 Jul 2010 | 15:15
UK records surge in all-equity buyouts

Adviser cost of SPS and CPD to hit £595

The cost to advisers of obtaining a mandatory ‘statement of professional standing’ (SPS) certificate and completing their qualification gap-fill requirements by 1 January 2013 could hit £595 each, the FSA estimates.

IFAonline| 29 Jun 2010 | 11:10

RDR 'to fuel ETF boom'

The FSA's plans to overhaul regulations governing investment advice will spark a boom in the use of ETFs in the UK, according to BlackRock.

ETFM| 29 Jun 2010 | 10:25
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RDR: FSA pledges no two-tier regulation from prof bodies

Professional bodies accredited by the FSA to check advisers' qualifications and CPD will not have the power to regulate individuals, the watchdog says.

IFAonline| 28 Jun 2010 | 14:58
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RDR: FSA publishes RDR qualifications list

The FSA has published the final list of authorised qualifications retail investment advisers can take to ensure they meet RDR requirements before 1 January 2013.

IFAonline| 28 Jun 2010 | 11:53