Will 2021 be the year for platforms in offshore markets?
Advisers are migrating ‘large back books of outdated bond business’ onto platforms
Sipps
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Pension introducer granted appeal over refund court ruling
Firm’s lawyer ‘surprised that the FCA chose not to include regulated Sipp providers and IFAs’ in the claim
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International Sipps latest FCA crackdown target
Regulator sent letter to firms asking for detailed information – especially about offshore bonds
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FCA fines IFA firm over ‘unsuitable’ pension transfer advice
It has paid redress of around £2.7m to 41 customers impacted by the switch to Sipps
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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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Vanguard unveils drawdown option for Sipp clients
Service will have no additional charges
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Pension firm rolls out adviser portal for Sipp market
Further developments ‘expected to be released in early 2021’
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Ombudsman upheld just 27% of pension complaints last quarter
As it reveals surge in coronavirus-related enquiries
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Life company pensions more expensive than platforms
Consumers may be losing up to £100,000 due to costs and fees
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Advisers demand technology drive from Sipp providers
47% said digital tools are ‘very important’ when they choose products
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Financial software firm buys Sipp tech business for £23m
Acquisition will broaden product suite and offering
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UK regulator bans IFA directors over false Sipp statements
Duo ‘have no place in the financial services industry’ after they duped pension provider James Hay