United Kingdom
United Kingdom | 4 Aug 16
ABI reports 10-fold rise in use of Sipps post-pension reforms
The number of savers using self-invested personal pension schemes (Sipps) has increased 10-fold in recent years, data from the Association of British Insurers shows.
Macro Views | 4 Aug 16
BoE cuts rates to 0.25%, turns on QE tap
The Bank of England’s monetary policy committee has cut interest rates to 0.25%, and committed to a new term funding scheme to “reinforce the pass-through” of the decision into the broader market.
Woodford asks for patience over trust
High profile fund manager Neil Woodford has sought to reassure investors in Woodford Patient Capital Trust that it will deliver for them if they stick with it.
Retirement | 4 Aug 16
UK pension transfers back under the microscope
The UK regulator is planning to take a fresh look at how it calculates levels of redress when unsuitable advice is given on the transfer of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes. While advisers claim it’s not just DB schemes that are facing issues, with some defined contribution (DC) pension transfers also proving problematic.
Standard Life suspends property-linked life bond withdrawals
Customers with investments in Standard Life’s assurance bonds have been told they cannot access their money if any part – however small – of their funds are in ill-fated UK commercial property funds.