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SIPP provider AJ Bell has called on the government to reverse some of its income drawdown reforms.

Employee benefit consultant Bluefin Corporate has launched Retirement Gateway, a suite of tools to help employees plan their retirement.

An influential Liberal Democrat think tank will propose increasing the scope of inheritance tax (IHT) at the party conference next week, saying it had "become almost voluntary".

Advisers should consider recommending fixed protection to clients who have already started drawing their pension pot, SIPP provider Suffolk Life said.

Pensions Ombudsman staff would be unable to cope with the volume of complaints if auto-enrolment fails, says ombudsman Tony King.

The Pensions Bill will have its third reading in the House of Commons on 18 October.

Some employers might be reluctant to get on board with changes to employment legislation, particularly when it comes to pensions.

The Financial Services Authority's (FSA) inspection of eight SIPP providers shows it is concerned over levels of risk among small providers, a Defaqto expert says.

Australia and New Zealand will see their share of the qualifying recognised overseas pension scheme (QROPS) market fall due to a tightening of tax laws, experts claim.

More than 100,000 Legal & General pension savers will see the annual charge on their retirement plans rise from next year unless they move their pension.