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Pension freedoms ‘concern’ Isle of Man providers
There was a “critical lack of transparency” by the Isle of Man’s treasury minister in the lead up to introducing pension freedoms for the island, the chair of the jurisdiction’s association of pension scheme providers told International Adviser.
Best Practice | 26 Feb 18
Guardian Wealth launches female adviser initiative
Women are underrepresented in offshore financial planning, prompting one advice firm to set itself tough targets to tackle the gender gap.
Best Practice | 26 Feb 18
Public IFA register resurrected amid British Steel scandal
In a move that comes too late for scammed British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) members, the Financial Conduct Authority has announced a consultation on a public register of approved financial advisers and other industry professionals.
Standard Life offshore bond survives sale to closed book firm
The offshore bond sold by Standard Life will still be available via Phoenix Group after the firm’s life insurance business is acquired, a company spokesperson told International Adviser.
United Kingdom | 23 Feb 18
Pension freedoms behind wave of ‘silver splitters’
Although divorce can cut a swathe through your retirement plans, pension freedoms are thought to have embolden some to make the leap into a single life, research from Prudential has revealed.