The number of financial advisers adopting Centralised Retirement Propositions (CRPs) is expected to rise significantly from 48% to 71% over the next 12 months, according to new research.

The Pensions Policy Institute has warned that a Government change to the inflation measure could cut lifetime pension income by up to 21%.

The FSCS yesterday (1 April) declared Berkeley Burke SIPP Administration Ltd a failed firm and opened the door to claims that could eventually top £150m.

A Wolverhampton financial adviser has been banned for 8 years after clients lost £7m due to poor pension investment advice involving SIPPs.

Andy Bell, chief executive of platform and SIPP provider AJ Bell, has welcomed news that the rules on 10% ‘investment drop’ letters will be relaxed for six months.

A new survey for online platform and SIPP provider AJ Bell on the 5th anniversary of the Pension Freedoms suggests withdrawals have been falling year on year.