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Monday, 15 June 2015 10:46
Firm: New Sipp option shows we're raising game as FCA wanted
A Sipp firm claims its new proposition shows it has risen to the challenge laid down by the FCA for operators in the sector to up their game.
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Wednesday, 10 June 2015 12:20
Pension transfer specialist rule changes increase complexity
Rule changes to make advising on the transfer of safeguarded pension benefits into flexible benefits a regulated activity could lead to further up skilling in the industry, a pensions expert believes.
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Tuesday, 09 June 2015 11:30
Capital adequacy: Fear over balance sheets before consumers
A senior figure at a Sipp firm fears operators could put their balance sheets before the best interests of consumers if the FCA fails to get its latest capital adequacy plans right.
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Monday, 08 June 2015 10:19
FCA: Capital adequacy changes to reduce compliance costs
The FCA has proposed changes to the new capital adequacy rules - including a relaxation of the frequency of calculating AUA - which it says will reduce firms’ compliance costs.
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Thursday, 26 March 2015 11:40
Regulator pushes pensions dashboard proposal
The Financial Conduct Authority is proposing a pensions dashboard allowing consumers to see all their pension pots in one place, following a study on retirement income it carried out last year.
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Thursday, 26 March 2015 11:38
Checking up on Pension Wise to cost FCA £400k every year
Checking up on the bodies that will provide the new Pension Wise service will cost the FCA nearly £400,000 every year and an initial outlay of nearly £600,000.
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Friday, 20 March 2015 10:43
Two banned by FCA over Sipps investment failings
Two former directors have been banned by the FCA for failing to assess the suitability of investments made through Sipps for their customers.
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Tuesday, 10 March 2015 10:31
MPs warn over pension protection for savers
An influential group of MPs has questioned if there is strong enough protection for savers under the new pensions rules.
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Wednesday, 04 March 2015 12:34
FCA consults over conversion of safeguarded pension benefits
Proposals have been outlined by the FCA to make advising on the conversion or transfer of safeguarded pension benefits a regulated activity.
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Monday, 02 March 2015 10:38
Auto enrolment: Charge cap rules finalised and published by regulator
The FCA has published final rules this morning on implementing a charge cap on default funds for automatic enrolment.
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