Pensions

Staying invested, rather than trying to time the market to avoid the dips, can make the difference between big gains and significant losses, analysis of the FTSE 100 has shown.

Suffolk Life has continued its acquisition spree with the purchase of Origen Investment Services' self-invested personal pension (SIPP) book.

Christine Hallett explains how the SIPP landscape is changing amid regulatory developments.

SIPPS

Fiona Murphy asks what the new paper on platforms could mean for SIPP operators

MoretoSIPPs principal John Moret has called for a new regulatory framework for the SIPP market.

The SIPP industry remains divided on alternative investments with 47% of AMPS conference delegates believing they should be restricted to high net worth clients.

The Financial Conduct Authority should introduce an interim amendment to the self-invested personal pension (SIPP) capital adequacy rules, delegates heard.

Pointon York is to use the Origo Options Transfer service on all pension transfer business it conducts.

Advisers and agents selling clients investments in Caribbean villas run by Harlequin Property received commissions of up to 15%, according to a lawyer close to the situation.