Budget
Retirement | 10 Mar 15
UK MPs call for independent pensions commission
A committee of UK MPs has recommended that the next Government establishes an independent pensions commission to advise on future policies.
Retirement | 14 Jan 15
Opportunity to be found in pensions sector
The pensions changes announced in last years budget have already resulted in plummeting annuity sales in the UK market and a host of new products, but according to a new white paper by Altus, the continued lack of understanding around pensions represents a significant opportunity for advisers.
Rip it up and start again Business
The pension reforms announced in the 2014 UK Budget will have far-reaching implications across the entire financial services industry, says Guy Vanner, managing director at AKG Actuaries & Consultants
Retirement | 7 Jan 15
Risk managed funds to lead retirement income
Published on 7 January, the report showed that 34% of 200 financial advisers polled in October 2014 predicted that risk-managed funds will usurp the traditional annuity as the market forerunner by 2025
QROPS to receive full flexibility
HM Revenue & Customs last week issued draft legislation to allow QROPS schemes the same flexibility in drawing pension benefits as will apply to UK pensions from 6 April.