Platform engine provider FNZ has today sold off its acquired rival GBST to a private equity firm after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked FNZ’s acquisition of GBST.

Retirement provider XPS Pension Group says its Pension Transfer Value Index climbed to a new high of £270,000 at the end of November due to forecasts of increased inflation and a dip in gilt yields.

Back in May I talked about the FCA’s proposal to get more people using Pension Wise guidance before they accessed their pension. My point then was that the timing of the “nudge” was all wrong – when an individual contacts their provider to access their pension, they have already made their mind up what they want to do.

Platform and SIPP provider AJ Bell has revealed the top 20 most popular funds and investment companies with advisers using its Investcentre platform.

The Government is consulting on proposals to bring forward the rise in the State Pension Age to 68 from 2044 to 2037 resulting in millions being forced to wait longer for the state pension.