The Association of Member-Directed Pension Schemes has declared it has "serious issues" with aspects of the new capital adequacy rules.

A Sipps firm has raised concerns over the new capital adequacy rules published by the FCA.

The FCA has revealed new rules on capital adequacy for Sipp operators this morning which will come into effect in September 2016.

With recent questions about the investment allowed in Sipps and some regulatory concern, the idea of a return to a permitted or 'whitelist' of investments is gaining ground.

The sales of two types of Sipp offered by AXA Wealth have risen over the last year, the firm has reported.

Sipp related claims against financial advisers who are no longer trading have continued rising, The Financial Services Compensation Scheme said today. 

The FCA has today sent a damning letter to all Sipp operators telling them there are still widespread failings which put consumers' pension savings at "considerable risk".

A pensions firm has reported the trend towards including commercial property in new Sipps has continued, with a further increase this year.