Retirement

The number of complaints from self-invested personal pension (SIPP) savers dealt with by the financial Ombudsman rose almost 50% last year, with most gripes linked to recommendations to invest in unregulated investment schemes, according to a report....

Pension savers will be among the targets of Aviva Investors' forthcoming low volatility multi-asset strategy, the firm's head of multi-asset has said.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has uncovered widespread shortcomings in consumer credit promotions, such as payday loan advertisements.

About two thirds of small schemes do not take action to prevent pension liberation fraud, according to a survey from The Pensions Regulator (TPR).

George Osborne famously referred to free retirement 'advice' during his Budget speech but 'guidance' in the supporting documents, suggesting he sees little difference between them. Does this matter or is the difference just semantics, asks Fiona Tait......

Defined contribution (DC) savers who intend to manage their own pension pot in retirement are unwilling to pay for regular advice, according to research from consultant firm Hymans Roberston.

A "radical rethink" is underway in the annuity market following the sweeping Budget changes but concerns over fund depletion remain, according to Equinity Paymaster.

In this week's Retirement Planner quick fire poll we ask whether you believe tax relief will be targeted ahead of next year's general election.

In this week's Retirement Planner news round-up we highlight five key stories you might have missed over the past seven days.

The story of the thumb-sucker: Is the FCA using supervisory shock tactics?