Half of SIPP providers link to own platforms

The researcher’s ‘Retirement Savings and Income Report 2007’ shows the number of SIPPs using links to their platforms has risen from 43% earlier this year to 47%. Defaqto says it expects “the rise to continue as the battle between structured and flexible SIPP products intensifies”. It says more companies have provided links to their platforms over the past few years as they have realised the administration savings they can make by using the internet. However, the researcher says flexibility still remains high on many people’s agendas when choosing a SIPP. Matt Ward, principal consultan...