Source has appointed three salespeople to its pan-European marketing team.
Consumers will be confused and alienated from financial advice due to the multiple distribution streams proposed in the RDR, experts say.
As our industry recognises that distribution is a vital factor in its success or failure, the need is even greater to develop the next generation of trusted professional advisers if the sector is to meet even a proportion of its market potential.
Standard Life will cut jobs in its distribution department as part of a strategic review of its business.
Aegon UK has appointed former head of HBOS's corporate division, Adrian Grace, as group development director.
John Charcol has signed a sole-tie distribution agreement with Legal & General to provide mortgage payment protection insurance (MPPI) and other protection products.
Bridgewater Equity Release has appointed a new team, with the sole focus on assisting the intermediary distribution channel.
Brokers believe relations between themselves and mortgage lenders will become increasingly frayed in the coming months and years, according to Leadbay.
Capita has begun the New Year by launching a new integrated distribution business, Capita Wealth and Distribution Services (CWADS).
Life and Pensions provider Friends Provident has promoted Mark Cracknell director of development of UK distribution.