Retirement
Retirement | 25 Aug 16
Rops harder to sell post-pension freedom, say providers
Sales of recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops) are taking a hit following the UK’s pension freedoms introduced last year, made worse by an FCA rule requiring British expats to seek regulated advice for defined-benefit pension transfers.
Retirement | 25 Aug 16
UK rate cut to increase platform fees, says James Hay
IFG Group, the parent company of UK Sipp provider James Hay, has warned that the Bank of England’s (BoE) interest rate cut earlier this month could see platform charges rise.
IVCM targets int’l investors with relaunched New Zealand Rops
IVCM, formerly Brooklands Pensions, is reopening its New Zealand recognised overseas pension scheme (Rops) and will include funds managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management and Vanguard Investments Australia.
Best Practice | 22 Aug 16
ANALYSIS: Woodford’s bold move puts pressure on whole industry
The peers of star UK fund manager Neil Woodford have once again been caught off guard by a bold move from Britain’s best known investor.
Best Practice | 22 Aug 16
Using advisers makes Australians feel more retirement ready
Australians using financial planners or advisers are almost four times more likely to feel financially prepared for their retirement than those who don’t.