A senior executive at retirement provider Just Group has called for pension savers in their early 50s to have pensions guidance sessions with the government’s Pension Wise service “automatically” booked for them.

The number of DC pensions accessed for the first time in 2019/20 rose 3% year on year from the previous year, according to figures from the Financial Conduct Authority.

Financial Planners with qualifications, knowledge and experience of the care market have a business opportunity to provide advice to those organising care for relatives or future care for themselves, according to a new report from pensions and retirement specialist Just.

Insurance industry veteran John Hastings-Bass will replace founding chairman Chris Gibson-Smith at retirement specialist Just Group.