Relationships with discretionary fund managers (DFMs) will become more important with IFAs as we move towards RDR.
| Absolutely. Can't do it myself, so why not get a specialist to manage my investment process? | 24% |
| Yes, I intend to use DFMs when they are suitable for specific clients, but not across the board. | 46% |
| Not sure. I have mixed feelings about outsourcing the investment. | 11% |
| No, I've had bad experiences in the past and I'm not sure I would trust a DFM with my clients. | 8% |
| Over my dead body. You couldn't pay me to use a DFM. | 11% |
Start date of poll: 19 January, 2010
