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Adam Tavener discusses the role of pension led business funding for SIPP and SSAS members

Providers attempting to avoid being classified and regulated as platforms could see additional rule changes from the Financial Services Authority (FSA), according to its head of investments policy.

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Fewer people are saving long term as covering current costs gets harder, according to AXA's Big Money Index 2012.

AJ Bell has announced its unbundled charging structure for Sippcentre to operate after the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

James Hay Partnership has confirmed it is making a concerted push into the small self-administered scheme market with the appointment of Holly Watts as head of SSAS new business development.

A pensions specialist is challenging calls from a Conservative councillor to lifts restrictions on residential property investment in SIPPs, stating some issues must be "carefully thrashed out" first.

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

SIPP provider James Hay recorded a 10% dip in profits in the first half of 2012, during which it continued to leak business.