regulation

Royal London has seen inflows return to its asset management unit in H1, with the group highlighting the implementation of RDR as a key driver of growth across the business.

Boutique fund managers suffered a marked slowdown in growth ahead of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) as investors flocked to trusted brand names, according to new research from the IMA.

The Investment Management Association (IMA)'s 11th annual Asset Management Survey, released earlier this week, said the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) has had several unintended consequences for the fund management industry.

The majority of advisers are positive on the impact the retail distribution review (RDR) will have on consumer confidence, while many have said there are signs it has already started to improve.