Hargreaves Lansdown

Mark Loosmore of AT8 asks if the Hargreaves Lansdown platform has an ‘advantage' over others?

Charlotte Moore reports on what the future holds for SIPPs.

As the year draws to a close, we ask advisers for their best achievements of the past 12 months.

The term ‘total expense ratio' sounds like it should incorporate all the costs of an ETF. But the TER figure can differ widely from the true cost of owning a fund, as Helen Fowler discovers

Individuals transferring from defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC)schemes could be expected to sign a statement acknowledging the potential change it may cause to their benefits.

After months of historically poor annuity rates, six providers have increased their offers, according to the Hargreaves Lansdown Annuity Index.

Hargreaves Lansdown has questioned whether cuts to fund charges post RDR will be as widespread as the FSA forecast in its recent Platform Consultation paper, as providers struggle to cope with IFA exits from the market.

Execution-only platforms, such as Hargreaves Lansdown's Vantage, could be subject to the same disclosure terms as those platforms conducting adviser business, the FSA says.

Hargreaves Lansdown co-founder Stephen Lansdown, who last month pocketed £58m after selling a 3% stake in the firm, says he would be a saver if it wasn't for his commitments as owner of Bristol City football club.

FSA plans to include group personal pensions (GPPs) in existing rules regarding pensions advice could create barriers to saving and additional costs to employers, industry figures say.