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Is the latest code of conduct on pension charging overkill?

Professional Adviser | 24 May 2012 | 08:00

A group of industry bodies wants to set up a code of conduct on pension charging to make life easier for employers ahead of auto-enrolment, but one provider warns of ‘information overload’

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Will SSAS become the new favourite for risk-takers?

The FSA is cracking down on unsuitable investments in SIPPs, but SSAS could be the new target for unscrupulous salesmen.

Professional Adviser | 02 Feb 2012 | 08:00
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Andrew Roberts to be AMPS new chairman

Barnett Waddingham’s Andrew Roberts has been appointed chairman of The Association of Member-Directed Pension Schemes (AMPS).

Retirement Planner | 13 Oct 2011 | 09:59

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AMPS elects new committee at AGM

The Association of Member-Directed Pension Schemes (AMPS) yesterday elected two new committee members.

Retirement Planner | 05 Oct 2011 | 17:32
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SIPP providers boost UCIS screening after FSA pressure

SIPP providers have increased their level of screening for poor or unsuitable investments within their schemes.

IFAonline | 04 Oct 2011 | 15:30
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SIPP providers warn FSA on one-size-fits-all regs

SIPP providers say they have serious doubts about whether the FSA's proposals to force them to produce more literature and increase charging disclosure will benefit pension clients.

IFAonline | 06 May 2011 | 12:00
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Clearing up confusion

The past year has been a turbulent one for the SIPP market with much confusion as to the responsibilities being placed on advisers and providers. According to Billy Mackay the time has come to bring clarification to the market

Retirement Planner | 13 Jan 2010 | 09:00
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Shedding some light

David Phillips provides valuable clarification regarding SIPP provider responsibilities

Retirement Planner | 01 Dec 2009 | 09:00
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ABI launches SIPP best practice guide

The ABI and Association of Member-directed Pension Schemes (AMPS) have published a guide to help SIPP providers communicate more effectively with customers and their advisers.

IFAonline | 18 Nov 2009 | 15:29
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Rowanmoor to continue with in-specie transfers

Rowanmoor Pensions has confirmed it will still offer in-specie transfers on property into SIPPs and SSASs, provided a recent independent valuation has been obtained.

IFAonline | 30 May 2007 | 12:00
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HMRC computer 'contributed to sipp U-turn'

Industry officials say a contributory factor to the Treasury's withdrawal of tax relief on residential property in sipps could be because launch of the computer system to monitor such investments was at least six months behind schedule.

IFAonline | 13 Dec 2005 | 11:00

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