Pension
Retirement | 4 Dec 17
Dodgy transfers still out there warns FCA
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has issued a fresh warning on pension transfers following “increased interest”.
Best Practice | 24 Nov 17
UK investigates ‘defined ambition’ pension schemes
The UK Government is launching an inquiry into collective defined contribution pension schemes, also known as defined ambition, which are commonplace in the Netherlands, Canada and Denmark but not yet permitted in the UK.
Best Practice | 10 Nov 17
UK Gov’t outlines cold calling ban timeline
The UK Government is committed to banning pension cold calling and will bring forward draft legislation for scrutiny to ban the practice in early 2018, a member of parliament (MP) has confirmed.
Pension cold calling ban one step closer
The UK’s House of Lords has demanded a ban on pension cold calling be included in the upcoming Financial Guidance and Claims Bill following revelations that cold calls have risen 180% in just 10 months.
Why expats should treat UK property with caution
Property investment in the UK is now less attractive for expats than using a pension or investment wrapper, according to technical expert David Denton.