Retirement

Pensions are not considered to be a "retirement funding source" by 44% of Brits, according to a survey by Baring Asset Management.

In this week's quick fire poll we ask: PICA is spearheading the development of a directory of pension intemediaries. Is this a good thing?

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is proposing to reduce the length of time it takes to process applications to register a lasting power of attorney (LPA).

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has denied that its preferred option for consolidating small pots will increase cases of pension fraud.

Insurer Legal & General (L&G) said it is ready to deliver a restricted advice solution for its distribution partners after announcing an increase in half-year profits.

A new website called The Retirement Academy has been launched to help advisers with retirement queries and research in the approach to RDR.

Dentons Pension Management has launched a new technical service to help advisers with SIPP and SSAS queries.

Former tax boss Andrew Meeson has pleaded not guilty to charges his company defrauded HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) by more than £5m through a "fictitious" pension scheme.

Pooled commercial property purchase is a missed opportunity for advisers, according to Suffolk Life research.

Scottish Widows has linked with Jelf Employee Benefits to provide schemes and online tools for Jelf's auto-enrolment service Money at Work.