Pension
SA advisers anticipate ‘strong’ QROPS interest
South African financial advisers who offer transfers into Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes
(QROPS) are expecting strong interest from clients in the coming year, according to a recent survey.
Retirement | 22 Jun 15
Industry figures assess ABI plan to cull pension advice safeguards
Senior industry figures have agreed that the regulatory and legal requirements around the new pension freedoms pose a problem for policyholders, but are split on the ABI urging the UK Government to scrap paid advice for those with guaranteed annuity rates.
Retirement | 22 Jun 15
ABI urges UK Gov’t to scrap pension advice safeguards
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) has urged the UK government to drop the need for pension holders with guaranteed annuity rates to pay for advice.
Retirement | 18 Jun 15
Liberation schemes are biggest pension scam perpetrator
The vast majority of pension fraud cases reported in the UK last year were linked to fake pension liberation schemes, new figures reveal.
Tax & Regulation | 17 Jun 15
UK gov’t steps up reform pressure on pension industry
The British Government has announced plans to strengthen the ability of savers to access their pension pots and tackle any unjustifiable exit fees thrown up by pension providers.