Is the UK pensions secretary role a ‘poisoned chalice’?
Amber Rudd’s sudden departure sees the seventh Secretary of State for Work and Pensions since 2016
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Stay of execution for UK expat state pensions
Brits in the EU to benefit from triple-lock until 2023, but fears annual increases could disappear
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Five issues to consider before consolidating pension pots
Industry changes have made it natural to want to ‘tidy things up’ into one pot – but is it a good idea? Click on the gallery below to find out why Royal London’s Steve Webb believes you should seek advice first.
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Plan to save extra £84,000 if UK retirement age rises to 75
But would the change make people more or less likely to pay into a pension?
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Ombudsman logs 20% drop in Sipp complaints
Number of self-invested personal pension cases taken on by the FOS rose by 107%
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UK firm to unveil ‘abridged’ advice pension transfer tool
It follows an FCA consultation which looked at changing how advisers assess clients’ circumstances
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Half of Brits think pension pot won’t last retirement
One-in-five believe contributions are a ‘waste of money’
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UK taxman cannot disclose pension recycling data
Breaches are treated on a case-by-case basis but lack of information risks leaving people in the dark
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Zurich and Equiom to run DIFC savings scheme
Defined contribution plan is set to launch from January 2020
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Concerns over number of dedicated FCA pension scam staff
Select committee questions whether it has ‘sufficient resource’ to combat fraud
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Is a single pensions regulator on the cards in India?
Plans were first mooted three years ago
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UK bank to roll out mobile pension advice service
It also wants to expand platform to include insurance and wealth management offerings