SIPP

An industry trade body is warning investors about the risks of putting money into store pod investments advertised by a former Top Gear presenter, based on what it says are inaccuracies in the scheme's marketing material.

Self-invested personal pension (SIPP) providers holding Harlequin investments are set to earn £17m from investors in fees over the next ten years, according to a law firm, while the underlying investment could be virtually worthless.

SIPP due diligence: Six new questions to ask

In this week's Retirement Planner news round-up we highlight five key stories you might have missed over the past seven days.

The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is looking again at a decision against self-invested personal pension (SIPP) provider Berkeley Burke that lawyers at the time called a "game changer" for the SIPP market.

Adam Wrench looks into the reasons why the SIPP industry should be looking more closely at the peer to peer lending market.

Fiona Murphy takes a closer look at the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) capital adequacy reforms, thematic review and ‘Dear CEO' letter for SIPP operators.

The changes to pension provision announced in the Budget are far reaching. But in order to access a fragmented pensions market, advisers need to give equal importance to the underlying solution, as well as the method of delivery according to Harry Kerr....

Berkeley Burke director Gareth Roberts, who was in charge of implementing Retail Distribution Review (RDR) rules in the firm's wealth management division, has left the firm.

Pensions firm Barnett Waddingham has bought Harsant Services' 2,700-strong self-invested personal pension (SIPP) book for an undisclosed sum.