Advisers 'should respond to RDR'

The Association has issued guidance which will help brokers to fill out the form before the 31 December 2007 deadline.

Chris Cummings, AIFA director general, said he would like to see a large number of responses from IFAs.

He said: "A large proportion of our members feel very strongly about some of the Financial Services Authority’s proposals and this is their opportunity to let the FSA know how they feel.

“We recognise that our members operate in a very busy market therefore have provided them with key topic areas that are important to respond to.

"Members need not respond to all 70 questions in the discussion paper, but still need to make their views clearly known.

“It is important that the FSA hear IFA views of the RDR; we urge all members to spare a few moments of their time to read our guide and respond to the consultation. The future of the IFA profession will be determined by the actions we take now.”