RDR

Regulation round-up: Mis-selling, specialist referrals and financial promotions

'A set of geriatric gums': My verdict on 15 years of APFA

Three's a charm: Why firms are failing on financial promotions

The vast majority of advisers have faith they will adapt successfully to a world without trail commission, but one in ten say it could mean they cease trading, according to a survey.

Evidence of advisory firms and providers avoiding their obligations following the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) is harming the ongoing campaign to rebuild public trust in financial services, according to the Financial Services Consumer Panel (FSCP)....

The Investment Management Association (IMA) has highlighted the scale of regulatory change that may be required if Scotland votes for independence, after revealing 11% of total fund industry assets are run by Scottish-based groups.

Hargreaves Lansdown has reported a record pre-tax profit of £209.8m for the year to 30 June after it weathered the impact of changes to its charging model and falling returns on cash.

Membership of the Personal Finance Society (PFS) has reached more than 35,000, with more than 1,000 people joining in the past year.

Advisory and wrap business Raymond James Investment Services has consolidated its return to profit, generating almost £235,000 in 2013.

Product provider Aegon has distanced itself from a view attributed to its head of marketing that advisers have been "disintermediated" and that its future lies in direct relationships with consumers.