Pension
Retirement | 8 Apr 15
Cash drawdown favoured option in UK pension reforms
Major UK pension providers have reported a surge in customer inquiries following the new rules governing access to their savings with most seeking to drawdown some of their cash.
Best Practice | 30 Mar 15
Code of good practice launched
A code of good practice for combating pension scams has been released by a UK industry group, with additional consultation coming from the QROPS sector.
United Kingdom | 30 Mar 15
Scam fears grow as pension freedom day nears
Fears that unregulated financial advisers will step up the marketing of unsuitable products following the introduction of UK pension freedoms next week are growing.
Canada Life to launch three
Canada Life will launch three retirement income products to allow individuals to take advantage of the pension freedoms available from 6 April.
United Kingdom | 24 Mar 15
Asset managers should expect increased scrutiny
Suitability standards in the asset management industry are set to come under Financial Conduct Authority scrutiny in 2015/16, the regulator said in its business plan for the period.