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Pension freedoms spur CII to launch drive to raise standards

The Chartered Insurance Institute has unveiled a campaign to call on life, pensions and long term savings providers to back a framework of professional standards ‘underpinned by credible and robust measures.’

Pension savings near all time high despite torrid markets

The total value of the UK’s pension savings is just 2% below its all-time high following the recent rally in financial markets, a report has concluded.

Ex-chairman of AMPS dies after long battle with cancer

A former chairman of AMPS has died after a long battle with cancer.

Many over 50s to shun £500 pension advice allowance

A proposed £500 allowance to enable people to use their pension savings to pay for advice would be shunned by nearly two thirds of over 50s.

Sipp firm director to trek 100km day and night tomorrow

A director of a Sipp provider will travel day and night to complete a 100km trek this weekend as she helps a children’s charity – despite getting injured in training.

Ombudsman reports 1,000+ complaints about SSAS and Sipps

The Financial Ombudsman’s annual review published today has revealed a significant increase in complaints about personal pension plans, particularly SSAS and Sipps.