RP: Five things you might have missed

clock

In this week's Retirement Planner news round-up we highlight five key stories you might have missed over the past seven days

Former director of the Association of British Insurers (ABI) Maggie Craig has been appointed as the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) interim head of savings, investments and distribution. Wealth manager Ashcourt Rowan has sold its remaining SIPP and SSAS business to Mattioli Woods. The Personal Finance Society (PFS) has revived its joint scheme with Citizens Advice and plans to roll out pro bono advice across 100 of the organisation's branches with the "capacity to expand further". Hundreds of thousands of expats who raise an income in the UK could lose their right to use the pe...

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

HMRC repays £48.5m in overpaid pensions tax in third quarter of 2025

HMRC repays £48.5m in overpaid pensions tax in third quarter of 2025

Analysis finds savers have recouped more than £1.5bn since 2015 introduction of pension freedoms

Martin Richmond
clock 03 November 2025 • 4 min read
Govt ignores pension tax lock call as petition responses top 18,500

Govt ignores pension tax lock call as petition responses top 18,500

AJ Bell started petition; Govt forced to respond after 10,000 signatures

Jenna Brown
clock 23 October 2025 • 2 min read
How SIPPs and SSASs could help power the UK's energy goals

How SIPPs and SSASs could help power the UK's energy goals

'The role of pensions in supporting renewable energy deserves further consideration'

Caitlin Southall
clock 23 October 2025 • 4 min read