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Scepticism over new 'collective' DC schemes
- Wednesday, 04 June 2014
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There has been a sceptical initial reaction to plans for new Collective Defined Contribution pensions announced today by the Government.
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Nine convictions over £70m fraud conspiracy
- Thursday, 05 June 2014
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Two men have been convicted for their roles in a £70m boiler room fraud - believed to be the largest ever pursued by a UK authority.
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Dutch style pension schemes are 'no magic wand'
- Thursday, 05 June 2014
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Dutch style collective pension schemes to be introduced in the UK continue to attract criticism in the fall out from the Queen's Speech, with one firm warning they are "no magic wand".
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New adviser directory to aid consumers with retirement
- Thursday, 05 June 2014
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A new directory of regulated financial advisers who specialise in retirement guidance is to be set up to help consumers looking for help as they get ready for life after work.
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European bank interest rate cut but UK remains unchanged
- Thursday, 05 June 2014
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A decrease in the benchmark interest rate has been announced by The European Central Bank, reducing it to 0.15%.
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Pension experts: Not enough advisers to give accurate advice
- Friday, 06 June 2014
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There are not enough advisers capable of providing the free, impartial pension advice pledged by the Government, accurately enough, a survey of pension experts found.
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Directory of regulated advisers gains retirement firm's support
- Friday, 06 June 2014
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A retirement planning firm has welcomed The Money Advice Service's move to create a new directory for the general public to find regulated advisers.
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Private bank may have given 'unsuitable' investment advice
- Friday, 06 June 2014
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The chief executive of a private bank has told UK customers it may have failed to provide suitable investment advice.
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Firm gets VCT status reprieve as HMRC reviews decision
- Monday, 09 June 2014
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The taxman's decision to take away venture capital trust status from Oxford Technology will be reviewed – meaning the status is reinstated for the time being at least.
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FCA widens annuities probe after Budget pensions overhaul
- Monday, 09 June 2014
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The FCA has today outlined how its probe into the failing annuities market will examine the changing landscape in pensions created by the Government's overhaul of the system.
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