Does UK RDR show the EU must ban fund retrocessions?
EU fund managers remain entrenched on fund retrocessions, while the UK has tentatively shown that banning commissions could be healthy … Continue reading Does UK RDR show the EU must ban fund retrocessions?
Brussels softens stance on inducements ban – Ignites Europe
The European Commission has toned down its support for a full ban on inducements as it prepares to propose measures … Continue reading Brussels softens stance on inducements ban – Ignites Europe
Inducement ban could boost retail ETF investment, says EU commissioner – Ignites Europe
The EU’s financial services chief has said an EU-wide ban on inducements could enable greater retail investment in exchange traded … Continue reading Inducement ban could boost retail ETF investment, says EU commissioner – Ignites Europe
EU inducement ban would be ‘disservice’ to investors, warns MEP – Ignites Europe
An influential member of the European Parliament has issued a stark warning against banning sales commissions to financial advisers, as … Continue reading EU inducement ban would be ‘disservice’ to investors, warns MEP – Ignites Europe
Assets in European clean classes ‘may have peaked’ – Ignites Europe
Growth in client assets moving to rebate-free share classes for European cross-border funds has stalled, suggesting that the impact of … Continue reading Assets in European clean classes ‘may have peaked’ – Ignites Europe
Esma rejects EU-wide ban on inducements – Ignites Europe
Policymakers had been considering whether inducements for the provision of retail investment products should be banned across the EU, as … Continue reading Esma rejects EU-wide ban on inducements – Ignites Europe
Assets in pre-RDR share classes fall to £184bn – Ignites Europe
Investors in UK funds worth £184bn (€214.8bn) are still in higher-charging share classes, despite new rules introduced last year that … Continue reading Assets in pre-RDR share classes fall to £184bn – Ignites Europe
UK funds still paying IFA commissions stand at £184bn – FT
Close to £184bn of UK investor money is languishing in expensive funds that still pay commissions to financial advisers, despite … Continue reading UK funds still paying IFA commissions stand at £184bn – FT
Tim Sargisson: Hitting the trail
…Research by Fitz Partners confirms that, six years on from RDR, a third (34%) of retail assets are still held … Continue reading Tim Sargisson: Hitting the trail
Investors to get cheaper funds after watchdog action
Investors will save £1bn in fees after the City watchdog ordered asset managers to cut the costs of funds. view … Continue reading Investors to get cheaper funds after watchdog action