United Kingdom
Annuities set to weather UK pension reforms
Annuities are expected to see enduring demand in the UK despite the pension reforms in April, though most financial advisers forecast that drawdown products will become the more popular retirement option, according to new research from Canada Life.
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.
People Moves | 5 Jun 15
FCA strengthens risk, oversight with two key hires
The Financial Conduct Authority has taken another step toward the full implementation of its new strategic approach, announcing on Friday a number of internal promotions and two key hires.
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.
Tax & Regulation | 4 Jun 15
FSCS boss urges advisers to suggest fairer levy system
The boss of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme has urged financial advisers to help the regulators identify ways of making the allocation of levies fairer.