Fears for annuity rates as govt extends QE

IFAonline | 09 Feb 2012 | 14:00

The Bank of England’s decision today to pump an extra £50bn into the UK economy is likely to drive annuity rates down further, insurers have warned.

Trustees banned after firm used pension scheme as income

IFAonline | 08 Feb 2012 | 13:00

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has banned three pension scheme trustees for life after uncovering “serious and persistent” breaches of investment regulations and legislation.

Webb reveals plans for ‘defined aspiration’ pensions

IFAonline | 08 Feb 2012 | 10:30

Pensions minister Steve Webb has revealed the government will consult this year on how to create a “third option” for pensions beyond defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) structures.

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Blog: How to explain NEST charges to clients

IFAonline | 16 Aug 2011 | 11:15

Mark Fawcett, chief investment officer at NEST, explains how the savings vehicle’s charging structure works.

Time to sacrifice holidays for pensions?

IFAonline | 25 Aug 2010 | 10:00

Tony Vine-Lott, director general of the Tax Incentivised Savings Association, contrasts the attention given to saving for holidays to pensions.

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