Pensions

Labour has backed the Chancellor's move to radically overhaul the pension system, which will give retirees freedom to do what they want with their money at age 55.

I don’t think I’m speaking out of turn when I say this government is wilfully playing fast and loose with people’s futures.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR) are taking steps to ensure their approach to overseeing workplace pensions does not result in "regulatory arbitrage".

The lifetime allowance drops to £1.25m in April ushering in a whole new protection regime. Mike Morrison asks whether it is always right to take up this protection.

Mark Pipe looks at why a SSAS can be the best pension choice for business owners.

What Australia can teach us about trusting the public with pensions

The unseen side of financial advice

Changes to drawdown limits set out in yesterday's Budget give advisers just two weeks to reassess and take necessary action for clients needing fixed protection 2014, according to Dentons.

Standard Life has cut its income drawdown minimum from £50,000 to £30,000 in response to yesterday's Budget announcement.

National wealth manager and IFA acquirer Bellpenny has completed its biggest acquisition to date with the purchase of MDM Associates, adding a further £322m to its funds under management (FUM).