DB pensions
Half of DB pension transfers unsuitable blasts FCA
The UK financial watchdog has strongly criticised defined benefit (DB) pension transfer advice saying that most of the recommendations made are unsuitable.
Retirement | 9 Aug 17
Sharp rise in UK advice firms providing pension transfers
There has been a 17% increase in the number of UK financial advice firms with regulatory permission to conduct defined benefit (DB) pension transfers over the past financial year, as demand from clients continues to rise.
Tax & Regulation | 31 Jul 17
FCA bans IFA from giving DB pension transfer advice
Another British financial advice firm has been stopped from carrying out defined benefit (DB) transfer advice by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), as Standard Life calls for greater flexibility.
Retirement | 26 Jul 17
SimplyBiz launches DB pension transfer bureau
Financial adviser support firm The SimplyBiz Group has launched a defined benefit (DB) pension transfer service for advisers who need specialist guidance.
Best Practice | 18 Jul 17
Defined benefits solvency concerns driving clients into Sipps
Rising concern about the future viability of UK defined benefit (DB) pensions schemes is driving demand for transfers into self-invested personal pension plans (Sipps), according to research published Tuesday.