Accused British Steel transfer adviser fails to appear before MPs

Failed to show at late notice

Hannah Godfrey
clock • 2 min read

Active Wealth UK director Darren Reynolds and Celtic Wealth Management managing director Clive Howells failed to turn up to the Work and Pensions Committee hearing on British steelworkers' pensions this morning.

On Wednesday morning, people close to the closure of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) gathered in Westminster to give evidence on to MPs on transfers out of the occupational pension scheme. Both adviser Reynolds and Howells, who manages an unregulated introducer firm, were asked to appear before MPs at the session but failed to show up to tell their side of the story. Reynolds has been accused to giving poor advice to steelworkers and has since voluntarily suspended undertaking defined benefit (DB) transfers following a visit from the FCA. Celtic Wealth Management meanwhile ...

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 Retirement

Retirement tax planning and the issue of underspending

Retirement tax planning and the issue of underspending

Retirement planning Q&A

Professional Adviser
clock 12 October 2026 • 6 min read
Partner Insight: PruFund arrives on Scottish Widows Platform

Partner Insight: PruFund arrives on Scottish Widows Platform

How integrating PruFund onto the Scottish Widows Platform expands retirement options for advisers without increasing administrative burden

Ross Easton, Head of Platform Propositions, Scottish Widows
clock 05 October 2026 • 3 min read
The conversation that has to change with the 100-year life

The conversation that has to change with the 100-year life

'Advisers need to continue to challenge the cliff-edge narrative directly with clients'

Graeme Bowden
clock 24 September 2026 • 4 min read