Professional and Retail Business Flashcards
Types of Markets
Equity Bond Derivative Insurance Foreign Exchange
Retail Investors
Retail Markets
Assumed to lack of knowledge
Professional Investors
WholeSale Markets
Assumed to be knowledgeable
RDR
Retail Distribution Review
Applies to retail investment products
Independent advice - IFAs
Restricted advice - Tied/Multi Tide Agent
Client pays for advice
- Upfront
- Deducted from investment
Two Types of Platforms
Fund SuperMarkets
Wraps
Fund SuperMarkets
Online one stop shop for collective investment scheme holding
e.g. OEICs
Comparison site
Wraps
Online one - stop shop for various products
e.g. ISAs, SIPPs, Collectives
Execution Only
Firm processes orders given by client and no advice offered
Robo Advice
Investor input financial info
Computer construct portfolio