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BSPS-linked adviser firm in default says FSCS
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has declared BSPS-linked South Wales-based Niche Independent Financial Advisers Ltd (FRN: 472635) as failed.
Pension challenge as over 90s at record high
The over-90s population in England and Wales grew by 2.1% over 2022 to a record high of 550,835 people, according to data from the Office for National Statistics.
Pension transfers soar 22% in 2023 to 1.2m
The number of defined contribution pension transfers in 2023 soared by 22% to 1.2m despite predictions of a decline in the market.
Lisa Webster: A chance for extra tax-free cash?
The latest Finance Bill released in November gave us the first look at the transitional rules for those that have taken some pension benefits under the current regime but also have untouched funds that will be accessed after 6 April.
FCA warns 'reckless' pension transfer specialist of action
The FCA has issued a warning notice to a pension adviser it has branded “reckless” after they gave unsuitable advice to customers to transfer out of their DB scheme over a four year period.
Confident SIPP investors diversify portfolios
SIPP and SIPP drawdown investors added more diverse assets to their portfolios, including equity income and corporate bonds, in December according to Hargreaves Lansdown figures.
UK pension scheme surpluses climb to £98bn
Pension scheme surpluses have started the new year on a high despite increases in their liability, according to estimates from XPS Pensions Group.
Pensions Minister accused of misusing taxpayer funds
Pensions Minister Paul Maynard MP has been referred to an investigator by the Parliamentary expenses watchdog over reports that he charged taxpayers when producing political materials.
New interim chair of Pensions Ombudsman
Anthony Arter CBE has been appointed as interim chair of The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) to replace Caroline Rookes who died in October.
NI cut could hit state pension funding
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s National Insurance (NI) cuts, which come into effect on Saturday, could hit the future funding of the state pension and current triple lock.