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Rowanmoor launches new SSAS practitioner services

Rowanmoor, a SSAS provider and a bespoke Sipp and Family Pension Trust (Family Sipp) operator, is offering new scheme practitioner services for SSAS trustees looking for professional support.

1 in 4 advisers hit with problems when family members are trustees

Adviser research from Skandia International has uncovered that 22% of advisers have experienced problems with a trust arrangement ending in a dispute when family members are appointed as trustees.

Lifetime allowance must go say AMPS Conference attendees

AMPS Conference attendees say that the death of annuities is premature but the lifetime allowance must go. Some 77% of attendees agreed that the lifetime allowance should be abolished.

Men expect twice the income of women in retirement

Men anticipate annual retirement income of £47,000, twice the £24,000 women hope to see, according to a new study which underlines the disparity between men and women when it comes to pensions.

FCA's Poyntz-Wright confirms delay to capital adequacy review

There is likely to be a further delay to the Sipps capital adequacy consultation, the annual conference of AMPs - the providers' association - heard this week.

FCA warns about abuse of Sipps by 'free pension review' firms

The FCA has warned that some firms offering consumers 'free pension reviews' are using Sipps and SSAS to transfer people into high risk unregulated investments.