Retirement

The latest IFA barometer from Sesame reveals advisers believe the 'revolving door' of ministers at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is adding to the problems in the pensions market.

Nearly a quarter of pensioners believe they do not have enough money for retirement and are considering either selling their home or taking in a lodger, claims research from Prudential.

Clerical Medical has announced plans to increase their commission flexibility with the launch of a Stepped Charge Option for group pensions.

Scottish Equitable is to begin its latest series of IFA roadshows on the challenges facing advisers post A-Day at the end of next week.

Average income from private pensions has tripled compared to the growth in state pensions since 1979, claims a pensions report from Clerical Medical.

One in five adults are more likely to spend their spare cash at the end of the month on a shopping spree or a holiday than save for retirement, claims Aon Consulting.

The number of pension complaints received by the Financial Ombudsman Service (Fos) is falling, but the complaints themselves are becoming more complicated with most relating to sales advice.

Deutsche Bank and Eton Park International LLP are leading a consortium of backers for Mark Wood's new company Paternoster Limited, after announcing an investment of £500m of equity financing.

A ‘BritSaver' learning the lessons from the KiwiSaver in New Zealand could be a more appealing and less risky proposal than the National Pensions Savings Scheme (NPSS), according to the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI).

The popularity of Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) is expected to grow by over 50% following A-Day, claims adviser research from FundsNetwork.