United Kingdom

Retirement | 7 Apr 15

The UK Government’s final Budget before the country takes to the polls in the general election in May revealed plans to extend pension reforms to allow existing annuity holders to sell their contracts from 2006.

Investment | 7 Apr 15

Advisers now have to provide pension trustees with details of any transfer advice they give to members of defined benefit pension schemes, according to final guidance by the UK’s pension regulator.

Tax & Regulation | 1 Apr 15

Trail commission remains an important driver of income for 93% of advisers despite the charge being completely banned from next April, a survey has found.

United Kingdom | 31 Mar 15

UK financial services giant, Sesame Bankhall Group, is to sell part of its advisory network in a bid to return the business to profit, despite a 30% reduction in new complaints in the second half of last year.

United Kingdom | 30 Mar 15

Fears that unregulated financial advisers will step up the marketing of unsuitable products following the introduction of UK pension freedoms next week are growing.