'It's a real fee-souper': Why clearing the fog on SIPP charges is now a strategic necessity

'Selecting a SIPP provider should require a strategic inquiry into their fee structures'

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James Floyd explores the somewhat unclear world of SIPP fees and says increased transparency is essential for business success

Self-invested personal pensions (SIPP) have become a central component of modern retirement strategies, valued for the autonomy and flexibility they offer investors. But as SIPPs continue to grow in popularity, the importance of fee transparency has become too critical to ignore. For advisers, wealth managers, and institutional decision-makers, evaluating a SIPP proposition involves more than investment choice or service quality. Understanding and clearly communicating the full cost structure is essential — and increasingly, a non-negotiable part of due diligence. In today's regula...

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