United Kingdom
Pension freedoms alternative breaks records in Q1 2019
Equity release has become a viable option for retirees looking at funding their later years
Only 1 in 10 finance sector firms have fully diverse policies
Productivity and staff development impacted
Industry welcomes FCA’s advice market review
Aegon pensions director wants the UK regulator to ‘refocus on closing the gap’
IFAs to fork out less for UK compensation scheme
The adviser levy came in at £211m but £58m is funded by providers
Costs and admin issues stop advisers doing platform transfers
Over half of IFAs would not recommend it to a client as they seek more guidance from regulator