Storm brewing over UK pensions

There is a crisis brewing in the retirement income market where there is a lot of freedom but little choice, according to a study published Monday.

Products | 6 Nov 17

IoM pension firm launches cryptocurrency services

Isle of Man-based corporate and pension service provider Optimus is to offer crypto-currency, block chain and Initial Coin Offering (ICO) services.

Adviser rapped for misleading tax scheme ad

‘Unfair’ pension freedom tax refunds hit £262m

HM Revenue & Customs has had to repay more than £262m to consumers that were charged emergency tax since the launch of the pension freedoms in 2015.

Best Practice | 31 Oct 17

Five big factors in the £1.27bn UK wills, probate and trusts market

Fragmented and largely unregulated, the UK wills, probate and trusts market was worth £1.27bn last year, but this is set to grow, according to market research company IRN Research.

Retirement | 25 Oct 17

Fewer pensioners ‘splurging irresponsibly’

Hedonist pensioners forking out for luxury experiences are becoming rarer, according to Financial Conduct Authority pensions freedoms data.

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