What the RDR means for you
On 1 January 2013, a major change was made to the way we receive financial advice. Tim Bennett explains the three main changes that the retail distribution review (RDR) brought in, and what they mean for you.
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On 1 January 2013, a major change was made to the way we receive financial advice. Tim Bennett explains the three main changes that the retail distribution review (RDR) brought in, and what they mean for you.
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Ed has been a private investor since the mid-90s and has worked as a financial journalist since 2000. He's been employed by several investment websites including Citywire, breakingviews and The Motley Fool, where he was UK editor.
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