Warning over legal protection for UK pension dashboard users

Calls to set up an independent government body with ‘clear statutory remit’ to protect consumers

The challenges of pension transfers for clients in poor health

Financial advisers are often called upon to impart recommendations on a variety of pension transfers when clients are in poor health. This could be in the form of defined benefit (DB) pension transfers or transfers where safeguarded benefits are involved, such as guaranteed annuity rates. Even pension switches with a view to access flexible benefits […]

Industry | 23 Jan 19

British Steel workers let down by basic mistakes

Independent review found scarce communication and information left pension scheme members in a vacuum

Europe | 14 Jan 19

Italy lures retired foreigners with low tax regime

Spoiled for choice – Italian government offers prospective residents sun, good food and low taxes

Companies | 11 Jan 19

Lifeboat scheme U-turn over British Steel mis-selling scandal

FSCS offers additional compensation to those ‘let down’ by Active Wealth

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