The advent gift of new rules for non-workplace pension savers

It seems as soon as the pumpkins and witches' brooms are packed away, thoughts are turning to tinsel and mince pies. But before we can put up that Christmas tree, there are a few packed weeks ahead on the pensions regulatory and legislative front. Although, the main event may be the Autumn Statement, there is also a new set of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules coming into force on 1 December, intended to make it easier for consumers with non-workplace pensions to make better investment decisions. There are two parts to the new rules.   The first is for providers to offer a ‘d...