Standard Life urges govt to change pension rules before gender ban

IFAonline | 19 Jan 2012 | 11:06

The government must tackle the regulatory arbitrage created by the European Court of Justice’s (ECJ) ban on gender-based underwriting, Standard Life has said.

Aegon: Ending trail on fund switches would be ‘disastrous’

IFAonline | 16 Jan 2012 | 10:30

Insurer Aegon has warned of the “disastrous” ramifications of removing trail commission following a fund switch – a move the FSA hinted at in its latest consultation paper on legacy commission.

IFA deleted from Standard Life policies without permission

IFAonline | 19 Dec 2011 | 14:19

An IFA has claimed Standard Life removed him from his client’s policies without instruction.

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Blog: Women must seize control of pension saving

IFAonline | 04 Nov 2011 | 14:23

The news from Scottish Widows that 50% of women are now saving properly in pensions is welcome, but retirement equality is still a long way off.

Jumpers for goalposts: Why this era won't be remembered fondly?

Professional Adviser | 13 Jan 2012 | 09:45

Mark Lisle, compliance manager at Rowanmoor Pensions, thinks it highly unlikely future generations will consider these among the pension glory days...

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