Financial Planning and retirement advice firm LEBC has called for the creation off a new ‘cooling off’ period on pension withdrawals under Pension Freedoms.

Many industry pensions experts have given a cautious welcome to the FCA Retirement Outcomes Review but some have voiced concerns about aspects of the proposed changes, especially how investment pathways will work.

Self-employed workers should be offered help with financial advice and flexible pension contribution options, according to national Financial Planning firm LEBC.

National IFA and Financial Planning firm LEBC Group has announced strong half-year results, with profits boosted by more than 95%.