DB pensions

Companies | 6 Feb 20

At least 21 pension transfer firms operated without PI cover

FCA director of life insurance and financial advice warns the regulator is taking ‘very strict lines’

Companies | 4 Feb 20

Will contingent charging ban limit access to advice?

Only 46% of UK advisers believe the FCA’s ‘abridged’ proposal will be effective

Companies | 27 Jan 20

Over two-thirds of firms potentially gave harmful DB advice

‘Alarming’ information prompts UK regulator to write to 1,841 advisory businesses

Companies | 22 Jan 20

DB transfer ‘gold standard’ slated

But PFS chief says it works with the UK regulator to complete checks

Companies | 21 Jan 20

Persistently poor DB pension transfer advice vexes FCA

As letter to advisers re-emphasises the watchdog’s expectations