Former Pensions Minister Guy Opperman MP has returned to the Government in a temporary advisory role as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Glasgow-based IFA Cowley & Miller Independent Financial Services Limited has failed after the firm was hit with 34 claims from clients, most related to pension transfers.

The Pension Regulator (TPR) and DWP have amended guidance on tough pension transfer regulations introduced in November last year.

Pensions Minister Guy Opperman MP has become the latest Government minister to resign this morning.

In his latest article, SSAS and SIPP expert Martin Tilley looks at why SSASs are so unloved by some advisers...