Jersey to introduce pension regulations
Phased approach will address key consumer harms, such as high fees and lack of transparency
Retirement
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FCA warns expats about switching UK pensions into int’l Sipps
As it received queries relating to ‘charges being paid’ in these transfers
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Retirees ‘lack key’ life company charge details
As investment platforms call on industry and regulators to improve transparency
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Guernsey’s perplexing pension transfer problem
Tug of war means clients can struggle to move their retirement pots
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South African expats face stricter pension rules
As Treasury mulls tax relief for those stuck in the country during lockdown
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Insurance giant sells off several European operations for €830m
It wants to concentrate on countries and business lines where it can ‘create most value’
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Insurance-backed DB pensions to ‘boost security’ for millions
Advice firm believes a third of UK retirees will have their pots insured by mid-2020s
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Vanguard unveils drawdown option for Sipp clients
Service will have no additional charges
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Landmark pension equalisation ruling a ‘headache’ for schemes
DB pension transfers from 1990 onwards may require compensation as a result
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What will negative interest rates mean for the UK advice sector?
Clients sitting in cash may need to reassess their investment strategy
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UK life insurer eyes sale of European business
It has received ‘interest from third parties’ and is looking at its options
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Pension firm rolls out adviser portal for Sipp market
Further developments ‘expected to be released in early 2021’