Members leave DB schemes for more flexibility post-Freedoms
- Thursday, 31 March 2016
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Nearly one-in-five Defined Benefit Scheme members given access to free financial advice have transferred out of their scheme to access flexible retirement options available through a defined contribution (DC) pot, according to research by Willis Towers Watson.
Read more...FCA outlines plans for transfer of safeguarded pension benefits
- Wednesday, 04 March 2015
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Proposals have been outlined by the FCA to make advising on the conversion or transfer of safeguarded pension benefits a regulated activity. Read more...
CBI: Pensions Regulator DB scheme code fails to go far enough
- Friday, 28 February 2014
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The Confederation of British Industry has expressed concerns with the Pensions Regulator over its latest draft Code of Practice for funding defined benefit pension schemes.
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FSA publishes new guidelines on pension transfers
- Friday, 27 April 2012
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The Financial Services Authority has published new guidance today which may mean advisers will be less able to recommend a pension transfer.
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