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Wednesday, 01 February 2017 11:01
New pilot pension scam helpline launched
A new pension scam helpline has been set up by Zurich and The Pensions Advisory Service.
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Monday, 30 January 2017 10:32
Demand for pension transfers out of DB schemes surges
The number of pension transfers out of DB scheme cases that were analysed by advisers and Paraplanners in 2016 rose significantly, research suggests.
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Thursday, 26 January 2017 11:33
Experts warn pension freedom users could run out of cash
Pension freedom statistics released today showing that £9.2bn has been withdrawn so far could be masking the danger of people running out of money in retirement, say leading pension commentators.
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Wednesday, 25 January 2017 11:43
Claire Trott: Provider blame should shift to member or adviser
I have just been reading the appeal of an unauthorised payment charge on a Sipp member where an investment was made into a company and from this investment a loan was made to the member.
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Monday, 23 January 2017 12:19
Final salary pensions at risk, says report
Final salary pensions are at risk, due to the ‘new normal’ of a sluggish economy and low returns.
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Tuesday, 24 January 2017 12:17
FCA warns pension operators over non-standard assets
The FCA has warned pension scheme operators over failing to identify non-standard assets.
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Tuesday, 10 January 2017 12:27
Sipp firms: Demand for non-standard investments despite ban
Sipp specialists say there is still an appetite and a place for non-standard investments, after James Hay banned them for new customers.
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Friday, 06 January 2017 12:42
Firm ordered to pay out over 'incorrect' pension valuation
The Pensions Ombudsman has told a firm it must pay out after a client complained about the “incorrect and inconsistent valuation of his pension fund”.
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Wednesday, 28 December 2016 10:14
Demand for flexible hours to stave off retirement
Almost half of workers would stay in work if they were offered more flexibility by their employers in later life, according to new research.
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Friday, 23 December 2016 09:39
Mike Morrison: Want a healthy debate? Serve up DB transfers
The one pension topic guaranteed to create a healthy discussion is that of defined benefit (DB) transfers.
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