Retirement
Best Practice | 12 Jun 18
Pension checklist for changing job
It can be easy to forget about pension benefits when you are swept up in the excitement and stress of changing job. But as workplace pensions can be very generous, it pays to keep on top of any pots that have been built up, says Fidelity International’s Ed Monk.
FCA drops investigation into Scottish Widows
There is “insufficient basis for taking any enforcement action” against Scottish Widows following a review of the firm’s fair treatment of longstanding customers, the Financial Conduct Authority announced on Tuesday.
Fraudster ordered to hand over inheritance to pay fine
A UK man who was jailed for seven-years for defrauding investors out of £21m (€23.9m, $28.1m) has had an inheritance he received from his mother’s estate confiscated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Clients of fraudster IFA brothers receive £5m compensation
The UK’s compensation scheme has paid out almost £5m (€5.7m, $6.7m) in claims against the brothers behind Taylor & Taylor Associates, who defrauded more than 200 clients to fund lavish lifestyles that included private jets and Rolex watches.
Best Practice | 6 Jun 18
IFAs busier than ever due to UK pension freedoms
UK advisers are spending more time and resources dealing with retirement advice since the launch of pension freedoms, according to the latest research from AKG.


