PA OPINION Have we lost sight of TCF
Has our obsession with price seen us lose sight of the original six intended outcomes?
RDR
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Old Mutual buys Intrinsic 11pc profit hike
Old Mutual Wealth to buy Intrinsic, subject to FCA approval while reporting 11% hike in annual profits.
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outsourcing a growing europe trend cerulli
Europe’s growing regulatory environment is impacting the continent’s asset managers in a number of ways, including pressuring them to outsource key functions though the outsourcing direction “is not all one way”, according to Boston-based research firm Cerulli.
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PA OPINION A fair dealing commission
The IMA's eight-point framework represents a near-consensus view of the sector but several issues require a closer look.
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Skandia unveils WealthSelect range
Skandia publishes WealthSelect researched funds list and launches free discretionary service
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First IFA banned for fake RDR qualifications
The inaugural RDR fiend has been found and banned after faking his professional qualifications.
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FCA sets deadline in clampdown
The FCA has issued its finalised guidance on inducements, taking on its three main causes for concern in the relationship between product providers and advisers.
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MiFID II death knell for RDR
The UK's Retail Distribution Review could be in danger of being overridden by the EU's MiFID II directive.
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Hargreaves rolls out new pricing model
A new pricing model revealed by Hargreaves Lansdown under RDR may offer investors better clarity on their cash flow.
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AIC offers service on pooled investment rules
Advisers can take advantage of a service provided by the AIC on new pooled investment rules.
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RDR losers winners one year in
One year down the line, the Retail Distribution Review has thrown up both winners and losers, according to Hargreaves Lansdown.
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PA ANALYSIS RDR passive-investor friendly
Even though RDR removed the commission barrier and stamp duty on ETFs has been abolished, passive funds are not finding everything their own way despite competing on their own terms with the active giants.