The FCA has provisionally banned two financial advisers for “acting without integrity” in relation to SIPPs pensions advice involving £10m of investments.

SSAS specialist Whitehall Group has launched a new self-invested personal pension (SIPP) plan focusing on commercial property and standard assets which it said marks a return to the "original purpose of SIPPs."

Investment manager and Financial Planner Abrdn has introduced a more simplified charging structure on its Wrap platform, including cutting prices by up to 15bps.

The number of Britons looking to release money from their property to fund their retirement has risen to 61%, according to a report from the Equity Release Council.

The number of approved persons given the green light to work at appointed rep firms within three months of application has significantly improved in the latest quarter.