Investment

Gordon Brown's decision to abolish tax relief on dividends to pension funds in 1997 has cost the 200 largest defined benefit pension schemes £20bn, claims Aon Consulting.

There have been some interesting legal decisions recently which have affected the rights of couples, be they married or cohabitees, and could potentially lead to changes in the way finances are managed and advised on.

Almost 60% of advisers believe regulation of Self Invested Personal Pensions will result in increased complexity and compliance.

A lack of awareness of the benefits of SIPPs following the A-Day changes could hinder providers and harm consumers according to Fidelity FundsNetwork.

Both multi-manager and discretionary manager approaches have much to offer in retirement planning strategies. John Kelly looks at the pros and cons

Suffolk Life has questioned whether the regulation of Self Invested Personal Pensions put in place by the Financial Services Authority earlier this month will achieve all its aims.

ADVISERS believe more could still be done to raise awareness of SIPPs, despite their recent rise in popularity.

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Scottish Life new pensions business has fallen 9% in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2006, following a slump in the group pensions sector.

Around £2bn is invested in occupational pension schemes which may not be suitable for the customer, Clerical Medical estimates.