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A bogus financial adviser who fraudulently manipulated his "clients'" pension funds to avoid paying tax of over ₤1.9m has been jailed at Hull Crown Court for three years.

This week's Retirement Planner quick-fire poll asks: Do clients on a fixed income understand the effect inflation can have on their purchasing power over the long term?

Andy Zanelli highlights the top 10 questions about pensions and trusts

IFG Group, the parent company of SIPP provider James Hay and a number of IFA firms, is in exclusive talks with private equity firm Bregal Capital regarding a €231.2m takeover.

Fixed income pensioners could see their spending power cut by 60% cent over a 20 year retirement because of the impact of inflation.

Question: What are the different types of bonuses you offer on your unit links and what guarantees does my plan have?

Avelo has added Aviva's fixed term annuity to its product portal Exchange.

Matthew Stephens discusses how recent changes brought in by the Finance Act can bring estate planning benefits and lessen the impact of inheritance tax.

Nigel Barlow looks at the effects of living longer on retirement planning.

Peter Gould discusses the issues clients face when trying to get the most from their retirement income.