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Advisers expecting surge in retired clients as plans require changes

Financial advisers are expecting a surge in business from retirees as economic circumstances mean financial plans are requiring changes, according to MetLife.

Toni Meadows appointed as CIO for Ashcourt Rowan Asset Management

Ashcourt Rowan Asset Management has appointed Toni Meadows as its chief investment officer.

Hornbuckle Mitchell appoints marketing manager to oversee new digital strategy

Institute of Financial Planning sponsor Hornbuckle Mitchell has appointed Alex Footman as its new marketing manager.

Hornbuckle would back HMRC limits on Government Actuary rates

Sipp and Ssas provider Hornbuckle Mitchell, an IFP sponsor, says it would welcome the HMRC introducing a "cap and collar" on Government Actuary rates to provide better retirement projections.

Select Committee proposes lifting auto-enrolment contribution cap

The Work and Pensions Select Committee believes the cap on contributions to auto-enrolment pensions should be lifted.

FSA proposes changes to pension transfer analysis

The Financial Services Authority is consulting on proposals to change pension transfer analysis after criticising certain advisers for taking a “mechanistic” approach.