Defaqto

Independent financial research company Defaqto has published an Income Protection review aiming to help advisers deliver customer-centred advice on income protection.

Scottish Widows, Irish Nationwide and Investec Bank have the best interest rates on their SIPP cash accounts but shopping around is essential, according to Defaqto.

Self invested personal pensions (SIPPs) have been recommended by 82% of generalist advisers, research from Defaqto shows.

The majority of IFAs would like their platform to be independently run, a new study has found.

Most IFAs are using multiple platforms - but only a small minority think using just one provider jeopardises their independence, suggests recent research.

Almost 40% of IFAs expect an increase in SIPP business over the next year, and there is growing interest in schemes linked to platforms and discretionary managers, according to a report from Defaqto.

A Third of new mortgage debt has no associated life cover a report by independent financial research company Defaqto has found.

The difference between the rates charged for fixed rates and lifetime mortgages has widened significantly in the last two years, according to a report.

Defaqto has released a free adviser guide on recommending SIPPs.

Distribution challenges threaten to derail the protection sector from capitalising on "a golden opportunity" to sell, according to Defaqto.