John Bakie

High SIPP exit fees ‘breach TCF’

Professional Adviser | 22 Apr 2010 | 08:00

SIPP exit fees have become so high they are breaking TCF obligations, according to Dentons Pensions Management.

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Election 2010: Cameron hit by egg on campaign trail

David Cameron has been struck by an egg, apparently thrown by a student in Cornwall.

IFAonline | 21 Apr 2010 | 13:41
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Unemployment hits 15-year high

Unemployment has increased to its highest level in almost 15 years, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.

IFAonline | 21 Apr 2010 | 10:58

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Aviva and RAC to close final salary schemes

Aviva has confirmed plans to close both the Aviva and RAC final salary schemes to future accruals.

IFAonline | 20 Apr 2010 | 13:39
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McPhail slams CBI NEST claims

The Confederation for British Industry’s claim that NEST will be deserted by workers fleeing the 2% charge is “absolute rubbish”, Tom McPhail says.

IFAonline | 20 Apr 2010 | 11:44
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Inflation jumps to 3.4%

Inflation rose to 3.4% in March, according to the Office for National Statistics.

IFAonline | 20 Apr 2010 | 09:42
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Blog: Profiteering from the PPI mis-selling scandal

My outing to buy barbecuing essentials last weekend was rapidly cut short by a cold-call relating to PPI. But the caller wasn't trying to sell the product, he was after something else entirely...

IFAonline | 19 Apr 2010 | 15:11
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CBI urges Government to reform NEST charging structure

Early entrants to NEST will be worse-off for over a decade unless the next government reforms the fees structure, the Confederation for British Industry (CBI) warns.

IFAonline | 19 Apr 2010 | 11:25
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FSA berates pension switching worst performers over inaction

Not one of the 22 firms identified by the FSA in 2008 as the worst performers for pension switching advice has improved in the interim, the regulator says today.

IFAonline | 09 Apr 2010 | 15:35

Blog: Why do firms ignore FSA warnings?

Last week's update on the FSA’s pension switching review has brought to light yet more cases of firms being warned by the FSA over their conduct, systems and controls, or the suitability of their advice...and then doing nothing.

IFAonline | 09 Apr 2010 | 15:30
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Bank of England holds rates at 0.5%

Interest rates have been kept on hold at 0.5% by the Bank of England.

IFAonline | 08 Apr 2010 | 12:00
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Credit Suisse fined £1.75m for reporting failures

The FSA has fined Credit Suisse £2.5m - reduced to £1.75m due to early settlement - for failing to submit accurate transaction reports.

IFAonline | 08 Apr 2010 | 10:22
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Economy row breaks out in final PMQs

Gordon Brown and David Cameron clashed over the economy in the final Prime Minister’s question time before the General Election.

IFAonline | 07 Apr 2010 | 15:22

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