Retirement

Gordon Brown's decision to abolish tax relief on dividends to pension funds in 1997 has cost the 200 largest defined benefit pension schemes £20bn, claims Aon Consulting.

There have been some interesting legal decisions recently which have affected the rights of couples, be they married or cohabitees, and could potentially lead to changes in the way finances are managed and advised on.

Almost 60% of advisers believe regulation of Self Invested Personal Pensions will result in increased complexity and compliance.

A lack of awareness of the benefits of SIPPs following the A-Day changes could hinder providers and harm consumers according to Fidelity FundsNetwork.

As this April marked the first anniversary of pension simplification Matthew Craig takes a look at how things have changed

Personal accounts have recently undergone a rigorous consultation period, Andy Yates gives us an update

TIPs have an increasingly important role to play in helping trustees select the right fund manager says Ian Price

Brendan Harper, technical services manager at Friends Provident International, examines the potential pension problems for UK nationals living overseas

Duncan Young takes a look at the rapidly evolving equity release market and asks what needs to be done to help it develop further

Both multi-manager and discretionary manager approaches have much to offer in retirement planning strategies. John Kelly looks at the pros and cons