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Retirement | news 17 Sep 15
FCA reveals disparity in pension exit fees
Nearly 150,000 consumers will face pension exit charges of more than 5%, according to a report this week from the Financial Conduct Authority.
Technology | news 17 Sep 15
Crestbridge to open Cayman office
Corporate and fund services provider Crestbridge has announced plans to expand into the Cayman Islands, subject to regulatory approval.
FUND LINKS: Cost is ‘ridiculously important’ in global RDR push
Cost has become “ridiculously important” as more countries move towards an RDR model, argued BNP Paribas’s Julian Kramer during International Adviser’s Fund Links Forum on Thursday.
FUND LINKS: Global life firms should remodel to win in tough market
International life companies need to increase their offering and restructure their distribution models to fight against “unprecedented challenges” in the industry over the next three years, according to NMG’s Ashwin Field.
Retirement | news 17 Sep 15
Tax advice set to surge post-pension freedoms
Specialist tax advice looks set to be the biggest area for adviser business growth as pension freedoms takes effect and retirement planning becomes more complex, according to recent research by Prudential.