Talking turkey

In the past few months I have looked at the options available to achieve RDR diploma status and for those readers who have completed a recognised diploma I have encouraged them to continue studying and aim for chartered financial planner.

Investors bearish on investment outlook

UK investors are still troubled by the outlook for investment as they show a preference for cash over equities and express disdain towards the domestic investment market.

Clients would pay no more than £100 for advice

YouGov interviewed 2106 people and 109 IFAs in February after a request from Financial Adviser.

Up to £500 an hour for financial advice

Investors will have to pay up to £500 an hour for financial advice from next year, when an industry-wide ban on commission is finally introduced, a new report has found. But most clients still expect to pay less than £40 an hour, according to opinion polls.

Crowe Horwath eyes HNWI business

Accounting firm Crowe Horwath has appointed two new business advisory principals, Mary O’Driscoll and Jim Softsis, in a bid to expand into the high net worth individual space.