pensions

Almost two-fifths of IFAs believe most consumers will still seek advice on pension investment following the introduction of a National Pension Savings Scheme (NPSS), claims research from the Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA).

The appointment of relatively unknown MP James Purnell to the role of minister for pensions reform has been criticised by both the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats.

The final statement on how the Pensions Regulator plans to regulate the funding of defined benefit schemes has been broadly welcomed by industry bodies following some minor changes.

HUNDREDS OF MUSLIM families could be forced to sell their houses to pay inheritance tax bills as a result of changes to the way trusts are taxed, reports The Guardian .

John Hutton, is to remain as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, despite early speculation that he might be in line for a promotion.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has said it could regulate the suitability of advice given to people opting out of a National Pensions Savings Scheme (NPSS) should it be introduced.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) will decide the fate of the RU64 rule next month when they put their final proposal before the FSA board.

Investment, pensions and protection products leave up to five out of 10 adults confused, a research from Defaqto reveals.

The Association of British Insurer's (ABI) alternative to the National Pension Savings Scheme (NPSS) would aslo eliminate the need for advice based interviews, Lord Turner told the Treasury Select Committee today.

Standard Life has set its stall firmly in the single premium investment-led market, as new business figures released this morning reveal the company is seeing growth on the back of its new direction.