Robert Reid: The demise of consultancy charges leave an obvious gap
Consultancy charging always looked badly designed but there has been a lack of contingency planning to put an alternative in place.
Robert Reid: Ticking time bomb of consultancy charging
Regulators have made their dislike of consultancy charging clear but the fact we are still waiting for official guidance on the subject is a disgrace.
Robert Reid: Regulation needs to be accountable and affordable
The regulatory framework needs to be properly overhauled to ensure that it does what it needs to and those that benefit from it or cause the greatest strain should pay.
Rob Reid: IMA's renaming is of absolute zero use
The decision to rename absolute return funds as targeted absolute return will do nothing to help consumer understanding.
Robert Reid: The need for transparency
From bank charges to investment analysis tools, the industry needs more transparency.
Rob Reid: Squabbling over DC damages trust in pensions
The debate over the regulation of trust-based DC schemes has more than a hint of vested interest.
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Rob Reid: Being cynical of Govt has paid dividends
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Robert Reid: The many challenges ahead for advice firms
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Rob Reid: Beware providers taking advantage
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Robert Reid: Industry needs reasoned debate not point scoring
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Robert Reid: Don't blame the compliance firms
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Rob Reid: The problem with switch commissions
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Rob Reid: RDR, adviser charging and customer loyalty
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Rob Reid: Transition is still a mountain to climb for many
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Rob Reid: Providers only have themselves to blame for historic charges
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Rob Reid: Look to the long term
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Rob Reid: We need a retirement revolution
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Rob Reid: iPensions, please
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Rob Reid: Meeting of minds
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Charging ahead
