Open Annuities acquires SIPP specialist

clock

Open Annuities, the UK parent company of London & Colonial Assurance, has acquired The Fiduciary Corporation, a UK SIPP specialist trading as L&C Pensions.

L&C pensions operates and administers SSAS and SIPPs as well as handling the UK administration and distribution of London & Colonial’s self invested annuity products, including Open Annuity and New Open Annuity. Ken Wrench, group CEO, says the two companies will continue to operate in their own areas as usual. “By combining forces both companies will be able to enhance and improve their respective self-invested product propositions. “At the same time, the newly-formed group will be able to share resources in the development of new and innovative self-invested products to complement...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Pensions

FCA launches consultation on adapting to a 'changing pensions market'

FCA launches consultation on adapting to a 'changing pensions market'

Outlines regime for digital pension planning tool

Holly Roach
clock 11 December 2025 • 3 min read
Lack of focus delaying pension transfers, Origo CEO warns

Lack of focus delaying pension transfers, Origo CEO warns

Advisers share months-long delays as PensionBee’s petition calls for ten-day transfer guarantee

Sahar Nazir
clock 11 December 2025 • 6 min read
Pension IHT: A minor win for executors, a missed opportunity for HMRC

Pension IHT: A minor win for executors, a missed opportunity for HMRC

'It's a great pity HMRC couldn't have been a bit braver and taken the sensible approach'

Rachel Vahey
clock 09 December 2025 • 3 min read