RDR consultancy & Risk Management

Retail Distribution Review... can you afford to sit back and wait?

I suspect that your answer would be either... "I wish" or perhaps a more resounding... "No"!

At TCC we have thought long and hard about how we can help you meet the challenging exam standards set out in the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) and have introduced a truly innovative programme of support and guidance to help advisers achieve the required qualifications and, of course, ultimate business success!

Our range of RDR services, designed with you and your organisation's needs in mind, include:

• Gap analysis to assess an adviser's existing knowledge and a bespoke programme of learning to bridge the gap
• RDR Distance learning programme (supported by workshops) of study support for the RDR qualifications (CII or IFS Diploma)

So, where does that leave you?

Hopefully, like us, you’ll view the developments positively as the setting of such benchmarks is ultimately good news for the industry in generating increased consumer confidence. However, TCC is concerned that many firms are either not fully aware of … or perhaps struggling to fully comprehend and implement the RDR qualification requirements

• According to recent research (February 2009) an estimated 75% of advisers have not yet achieved the Level 4 standard
• And, by the end of 2012, the regulator expects all existing advisers to have achieved an appropriate Level 4 qualification, with new entrants expected to go through the higher level qualification from 2010

For further information on any of our RDR services or to arrange a free initial telephone consultation please contact us on 0207 645 8808 or email info@theconsultingconsortium.com