Retirement

Around 70 smaller SIPP firms are the subject of a thematic review by the FSA, it has been revealed today.

In difficult times, the Budget changes to higher rate pension taxation came as harsh news to many investors and advisers already struggling to find attractive investment opportunities in such a low interest rate climate.

Once again our team of experts are busy answering your questions, this time on the world of SSAS (Small Self Administered Schemes).

Barclays Global Investors Europe vice chairman Lindsay Tomlinson has been elected as the new chairman of the National Association of Pension Funds.

Reforms to boost pension coverage will only produce a "small" increase in retirement saving among lower earners, the Institute for Fiscal Studies claims.

Lincoln Financial Group says it remains committed to its i2Live product after being bought by Canada-based Sun Life Financial.

The National Association of Pension Funds has written to MPs ahead of a parliamentary debate urging them rethink proposed pension taxation changes.

Retirement savers in the UK are missing out on an extra £720m in tax relief by not making additional pension contributions.

Living Time has reduced the minimum term on its Income Plan to three years, offering IFAs and clients extra flexibility to arrange a secure income while keeping their options open in early retirement.

Pensions policy should be taken out of day-to-day party politics to allow people to plan for the long-term, industry experts say.