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Half of auto-enrolment providers will exit market: Aviva
Fewer companies will operate in the auto-enrolment space by the time everyone has enrolled, large provider predicts.
‘DC debate should shift to good governance’
The pensions industry should stop deliberating on what a defined contribution scheme should look like and get on with good governance, Richard...
Gov’t pledges ‘stringent’ standards over small pots
The government will expect “stringent” quality standards for pension schemes as it seeks to introduce the automatic transfer of small pension pots,...
Hornbuckle posts positive revenue figures
Hornbuckle Mitchell has seen revenue rise by 5 per cent in a year to £121.1m in 2012.
One in eight ‘regret wasting money saving for retirement’
One in eight people nearing retirement have regretted making pension contributions, research has indicated.
Aviva online tool for auto-enrolment
Aviva is seeking to team up with more advisory firms across the UK to encourage employers to take advantage of its online auto-enrolment service.
L&C scraps income charges on pension wrappers
Company says implementation of more efficient systems has allowed it to pass savings on to customers.
Analysis & Opinion
Budget creates advice need for 600,000 more people
RDR is reported to have reduced adviser numbers, but people in need of advice would appear to be on the rise.
With some careful pension planning a lot of that extra higher rate tax or the loss of personal allowance can be avoided.
Auto-enrolment is ‘not just for Christmas’
If research by Nest is to be taken at face value, then auto-enrolment is a popular solution to plugging the UK pensions gap.
The high cost of a misquote
This month, I look at a determination by the Pensions Ombudsman in respect of a complaint brought by Mr A.
Pension reform should be applauded - and rolled out further
Steve Webb has been praised for his work to tackle tough issues and his plans for radical changes to the pension system.
More on Pensions
Adviser Guides
Guide to Advising on Auto-Enrolment
Every employer will be required to offer their workers a pension - but there is nothing automatic about the process.
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Special Reports
Self-invested Personal Pensions – April 2013
As Sipp operators scramble to comply with – or object to – the FSA’s proposed changes, advisers have to keep one thing in mind: their clients
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FTAdviser Blog
Sesame bitten over advice as MP says it is not needed
Week in brief: FCA shows its teeth by smacking Sesame with a £6m fine and Steve Webb questions whether advice is needed.
Adviser Guides
Guide to Income Drawdown and Third Way Products
Drawdown and third way pensions may not be for every client, but they are options that remain under-utlised by advisers.
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Special Reports
Retirement - March 2013
Retirement is an ongoing issue that politicians are desperate to address.
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FTAdviser Blog
SJP exit sparks gossip, longstop campaign begins afresh
Week in brief: Two significant departures set tongues wagging this week for completely different reasons.
Adviser Guides
Guide to Qrops and Qnups
Qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes are applicable to more clients than you might think.
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Special Reports
Retirement and Auto-enrolment - March 2013
There has been a long run-up to the launch of auto-enrolment, but finally it is here and the first few firms have made their systems ready. The...
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FTAdviser Blog
Lifetime allowance penalises high-earning pension savers
While the government herds low-earners toward saving, wealthier individuals will blindly fall into tax trap
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Adviser slams Friends Life over enhanced annuity cold call
Client claimed sales woman was overtly “pushy” when she called him to discuss recent annuity market launch.
Gov’t stands by ‘flawed’ pot follows member plans
Industry commentator says “better alternatives” include a “clearing house” for pensions.
Ssas administrator hit with £15k fine over £100k loanback
Chartered accountant had failed to ensure there was a written loan agreement or any security for the loan.
Harlequin: FCA call for investor caution ‘common sense’
New consumer-facing webpage outlines the previous alert and investigation by the SFO into embattled property group.
Friends Life stops £12m of pension liberation transfers
Friends Life is giving all customers a leaflet from The Pensions Regulator where the pension transfer request looks suspicious.
‘Minister sadly mistaken on need for advice’
Pension minister Steve Webb’s assertion that no employer, regardless of size, needs advice on auto-enrolment has been branded “wrong” by adviser...