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The Pensions Regulator plans to change its guidance on decumulation and says it also wants to see fewer but larger DC pension schemes to provide the best outcomes for pension savers.
The Equity Release Council, the trade body for equity release providers, has urged advisers to check their responsibilities under the next phase of the FCA’s Consumer Duty which takes effect from 31 July.
Investment manager Janus Henderson has acquired two firms, including the private investments arm of National Bank of Kuwait (NBK).
Eight more adviser firms have joined the AdviserAction group, a campaigning membership organisation launched last year to help the adviser sector engage better with listed companies on sustainability issues.
Training provider Compliance and Training Solutions (CATS) is to launch its first conference for Paraplanners.
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Social media ‘finfluencers’ who provide sometimes suspect advice online are losing influence as retail investors increasingly turn to professional financial advisers, according to a survey.
California-based fintech Marygold & Co has acquired its second UK Financial Planning firm ahead of a bigger push into the UK savings and advice market.
The Financial Ombudsman Service received a total of 95,349 complaints between 1 July and 31 December 2023 compared to 79,921 complaints in the same period in 2022.
Only 1 in 3 savers confident making pension decisions
Written by Kat MitchellOnly 35% of pension savers are confident about making retirement decisions, a new report suggests.