RDR
United Kingdom | 9 Jan 13
fsa plans thematic reviews into rdr compliance
The UK’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) intends to carry out four thematic reviews this year to ensure the implementation of the Retail Distribution Review went as planned.
Tax & Regulation | 2 Jan 13
five questions for clients to ask advisers
The UK’s Financial Services Authority has produced a consumer guide to explain its far reaching Retail Distribution Review, which banned commission payments from providers to financial advisers from the end of 2012.
hsbc gives sicav range clean fee
HSBC Global Asset Management (HSBC GAM) has rolled out clean fee share classes across its Luxembourg-domiciled range of Sicavs.
Profiles & Comment | 29 Nov 12
life company sales forces are on
Distribution post-RDR may see life companies getting back into the investment game, building up their own substantial sales forces of restricted advisers.
North America | 9 Nov 12
defending its interests a profile of the isle
A diversified economy is protecting the Isle of Man as the global financial crisis continues. But as it looks east for much of its business, the island will need to emulate the service and expertise offered in the Asia Pacific region to maintain its momentum, writes Mark Battersby.