Europe's equity release market could potentially release over €20 billion a year as long as current Solvency II requirements don't stifle product supply according to a report.

Data from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) shows 97% of surveyed DC schemes provide support to members wishing to exercise their open market option.

The Equity Release Council is to brief policymakers on improving access to financial advice for older people at the House of Commons today.

The abolition of consultancy charging could open up opportunities for advisers according to Scottish Widows chief executive Toby Strauss.

Pensions minister Steve Webb says current at-retirement processes are outdated and asked whether we need to "do decumulation differently."

Industry figures could not agree on whether the pensions market should move towards offering fewer, large scale products to employers.

MoretoSIPPs principal John Moret has called for a new regulatory framework for the SIPP market.

The SIPP industry remains divided on alternative investments with 47% of AMPS conference delegates believing they should be restricted to high net worth clients.

The pensions minister has described consultancy charging as "a classic example of how the industry allowed itself to get bad headlines."

Cashflow problems could see investors struggle to pay rent on commercial properties held in SIPPs.