Investment

Transact is lobbying the FSA "quietly behind the scenes" in a bid to reduce pension transfer delays, an issue it labels as more important to IFAs than re-registration.

Simplified Life Insurance is a straightforward life insurance product from Norwich Union, which offers a choice of level or decreasing life cover with no options:

Norwich Union (NU) will have to pay £11m in compensation after the firm was found to be overcharging stakeholder pension customers.

Advisers need more information and education to confidently explain and recommend Third Way retirement income plans to clients, according to Rayner Spencer Mills.

Just Retirement shares have soared over 50% this morning after the company confirmed it is in preliminary talks over a potential offer.

Equity release provider Retirement Plus has claimed that assets locked in property could offer a lifeline to people whose pension savings have been hit by stock market falls and inflation.

New investment proposition AXA Winterthur Wealth Management (AWWM) has launched its maiden product - a SIPP.

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) says concerns for the future of workplace pension schemes remain despite amendments to the Pensions Bill.

Just Retirement has unveiled a guide on unsecured pensions (USP) and annuities options, to help advisers better identify the right products for clients.

Prudential UK has appointed Barry O'Dwyer managing director of retail life and pensions.