18 Aug Aberdeen Asset Management to Help IFA’s with Development

Aberdeen Asset Management have announced that they are to become the latest provider to create a training program for IFA's in relation to the upcoming RDR model. They will join forces with the Institute of Financial Planning to provide the new Adviser Intelligence scheme. Steve Andrews, head of strategic partnerships for Aberdeen, commented "Aberdeen is committed to engaging with and helping the adviser community and we hope we can deliver practical solutions to advisers' top concerns." The group will run a number of educational seminars across the UK with the express aim of helping IFAs prepare themselves in the run-up to the retail distribution review. The group will also take into account which topics the IFAs wish to learn more about by asking them to vote on what is causing them most trouble. The panel will remain independent and will include include representatives from the IFP, Rayner Spencer Mills, Transact, English Mutual, Price Bailey and Investment Quorum. Nick Cann, chief executive of the IFP, said "As we approach January 2013, it is more important than ever that we work with advisers to identify their learning and development priorities. We hope Adviser Intelligence will provide useful solutions that will help advisers improve not only their technical knowledge, but also their business processes." The first seminar will be held in London on September 6th.