Will Self: 21 years in the world of SIPPs

Regulation, clients, decumulation

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Will Self outlines the SIPP world's three key changes during the last 21 years...

The SIPP market looks completely different now than it did in the early noughties. There have been many changes in that time, but for me, there are three key areas which have transformed the SIPP landscape. Regulatory environment I have lost count of the number of reviews that have taken place over the years. The roles and expectations of providers, advisers, and even customers have all changed significantly - particularly over the last decade. These reviews have changed the dynamics of our industry. Years ago there were far more small, specialist providers focused on niche areas: ...

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