Standard Life reveals offshore bond RDR charging

Standard Life has revealed a range of charging methods for its Retail International Bond product ahead of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

It said it would provide a range of different charging options on the bond, from inside or outside the product, so advisers can select the method which suits clients' needs and their business model best. Ian Searle, Standard Life international business development manager, said: "The type, timing and source of funding adviser charges all have a potential impact on tax efficiency and investment performance. Minimising the impact of adviser charges on a client's portfolio will, therefore, be a key part of the advice process." He added: "We have developed a flexible range of adviser char...