Retirement
Retirement | 10 Jun 15
QROPS transfers risk rejection as advisers left in the dark
Pension transfers into QROPS could face mass rejection as non-UK advisers miss new qualification requirements finalised earlier this week, a senior industry figure has warned.
Retirement | 9 Jun 15
Advisers needing pension transfer qualification triples
The number of UK financial advisers requiring a specialist pension transfer qualification to give advice on transfers is expected to jump significantly as more people make use of the new freedoms.
Retirement | 8 Jun 15
FCA outlines process for dealing with insistent clients
The UK’s financial watchdog has published a paper outlining whether an adviser would be liable for losses when dealing with clients who insist on taking action against their advice.
Retirement | 8 Jun 15
SIPP provider burden eased in new rule change
The Financial Conduct Authority has succumbed to pressure from SIPP providers to make the calculation of capital easier and less costly when new rules comes into force in September next year.
Retirement | 4 Jun 15
Friends Life U-turn on pension freedom offering
Insurance giant, Friends Life, has apologised after U-turning on its decision to offer new pension flexibilities to thousands of UK customers.