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The Public Interest Unit of the Insolvency Service is looking into the administration of the sales arm of Harlequin Property, IFAonline understands.

Representatives for the Treasury and The Pensions Regulator have cast doubts on the suitability of a single workplace pension scheme regulator.

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Bringing forward the end of pension scheme contracting-out by 12 months was not motivated by the expected £5.5bn bump to government coffers, economic secretary to the Treasury Sajid Javid has said.

Zurich has launched an auto-enrolment default investment fund in conjunction with Schroders after the recent launch of its own defined contribution master trust.

More families than ever are seeking advice on cutting their inheritance tax (IHT) bills as increasing numbers are falling into the tax net.

The fight against pension liberation scams would be easier if The Pensions Regulator (TPR) had more power to act against offending firms, its chairman Michael O'Higgins has said.

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

Pension transfers have seen a 42% rise year on year, according to Origo.

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.