Pensions

Over 50s would prefer to transition into retirement over a three year period, according to new research. The research by Aegon found that respondents were looking at a three year glide path,...

Aviva have appointed Maurice Tulloch as its new chief executive, following the shock departure of its previous CEO, Mark Wilson, last year.  Tulloch (pictured) has worked for Aviva since 1992, most recently...

The FCA has published a consultation on proposed new rules surrounding disclosure of costs of workplace pension schemes and has moved to address the challenge of negative transaction costs caused by anti-dilution...

If there has been one thing as volatile as the comings and goings in Westminster since the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, it has been currency markets, writes Joe McGrath. After...

The FCA has accused asset managers and retail investment firms of communicating charges in a way that is ‘unfair, unclear or misleading’, meaning investors ‘can be confused and misled as to how...

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority has confirmed that expats who have UK pensions will not treat these private savings plans as ‘cross border’ contracts.  This clarification may ease the minds...

The Pensions Regulator has charged a trustee with fraud by abuse of position, after he admitted transferring more than £280,000 of pension funds to support his own business and investments. The action...

Baby boomers are risk averse and lack the confidence and knowledge to manage their investments, according to new research.  Despite the fact that the baby boomer generation - now aged between 55...

Start-up business are supportive of auto-enrolment reforms, according to new government research.  A survey of entrepreneurs who have started a business since 2012, found they were broadly positive about these changes, in...

Professional trustees now have to seek accreditation and meet new regulatory standards, designed to stamp out poor practice in the sector.  Details of these new standards have now been published by the...