Comment and Blogs
In August, HM Treasury and the Department for Work & Pensions finally released their response to the ‘Pension Scams’ consultation.
Read more: James Jones-Tinsley: SSAS de-registrations - a dormant diaspora?
A tsunami is usually defined as a natural disaster. By contrast, the tsunami of tributes and messages of condolence that has engulfed the world of financial services this week, in response to the passing of Mike Morrison on 6 November, is a natural expectation.
Read more: James Jones-Tinsley: My Personal Tribute to Mike Morrison
Many years ago (as some of the best stories begin) when I was working for Winterthur Life, I undertook a series of talks around the UK.
Read more: Morrison: Transfers 'normalise' need for pensions advice
The fall-out from a General Election inevitably involves a game of musical chairs; masquerading as a Parliamentary reshuffle.
Read more: Putting their foot in it - Oppenham and Gauke’s faux pas
Pension scams come in many guises and cold calling is just one unwelcome activity that can easily target the vulnerable and lonely.
The FCA this week revealed plans for changes on DB transfer advice, including scrapping guidance that the adviser should start from the assumption that a transfer will be unsuitable.
Read more: Claire Trott: Advisers on DB defensive before FCA noticed