Almost half of over 50s don’t know that annuities come in many forms and with various options, according to research from Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group.
Read more ...Anthony Arter appointed interim chair of Pensions Ombudsman
- Friday, 05 January 2024
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Anthony Arter CBE has been appointed as interim chair of The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) to replace Caroline Rookes who died in October.
Read more ...Pensions Minister accused of misusing taxpayer funds
- Monday, 08 January 2024
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Pensions Minister Paul Maynard MP has been referred to an investigator by the Parliamentary expenses watchdog over reports that he charged taxpayers when producing political materials.
Read more ...Triple lock fears set to influence election
- Monday, 08 January 2024
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Concerns over the sustainability of the State Pension Triple Lock could be a major influence on the way people vote in the General Election expected later this year, Steven Cameron, pensions director at Aegon, has predicted.
Read more ...UK pension scheme surpluses climb to £98bn
- Monday, 08 January 2024
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Pension scheme surpluses have started the new year on a high despite increases in their liabilities, according to estimates from XPS Pensions Group.
Read more ...Saltus appoints new chief operating officer
- Monday, 08 January 2024
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Wealth manager and Financial Planning firm Saltus has appointed Alistair Stuart as its new chief operating officer (COO).
Read more ...PFS launches 'refreshed' 2024 events programme
- Monday, 08 January 2024
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The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has launched a 'refreshed' events programme for 2024, involving new, large-scale events alongside online and regional series and the organisation’s flagship National Conference.
Read more ...Söderberg takes stakes in 2 more UK firms
- Monday, 08 January 2024
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Major Swedish wealth manager Söderberg & Partners has increased its UK footprint by taking minority stakes in two advice firms, adding £1.25bn in AUM (Assets Under Management).
Read more ...Confident SIPP investors take on more risk
- Tuesday, 09 January 2024
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SIPP and SIPP drawdown investors added more diverse assets to their portfolios, including equity income and corporate bonds, in December, according to Hargreaves Lansdown figures.
Read more ...FCA warns 'reckless' pension transfer specialist of action
- Tuesday, 09 January 2024
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The FCA has issued a warning notice to a pension adviser it has branded “reckless” after they gave unsuitable advice to customers to transfer out of their DB scheme over a four year period.
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