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Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.

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Plymouth-based Financial Management Services has seen five staff walk out because they found the the fees structure required by RDR 'unworkable', according to managing director Ken Hayden.

Advisers are "significantly undervaluing" the work they do for clients when working out their charging structures post-RDR, according to Prudential.

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St James's Place (SJP) has rejected accusations that the company is sales-driven.

Nationals round-up: Investment trusts continued to get more publicity, while power of attorney, pensions, downsizing and fee-based advice all got a mention.

Multi family office Fleming Family & Partners (FF&P) has launched a wealth planning business for high net worth clients.

The Institute of Financial Planning (IFP) and Aberdeen Asset Management are to hold a series of free educational seminars for advisers, beginning with an event focusing on post-RDR remuneration models.

Firms offering unqualified IFAs 'lay advocate' roles post-RDR face a serious compliance headache, an investment consultant has warned.