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AIFA still lobbying for long-stop as FS Bill passes latest hurdle

IFAonline | 23 Mar 2012 | 10:56

The Association of Independent Financial Advisers (AIFA) is still hopeful of more amendments to the Financial Services Bill, including the reintroduction of a long-stop, after the legislation progressed through its latest stage.

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Pension reform: How to advise divorcee clients

An estimated 31,000 public sector workers will file for divorce this year, but with reform to their pensions hanging in the balance, what should advisers recommend?

Professional Adviser | 19 Jan 2012 | 08:00
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Maxwell pension scandal ‘could happen again’ despite regulations

The Maxwell pension scandal could be repeated despite the raft of legislation introduced to protect members over the last 20 years, experts have warned.

IFAonline | 04 Nov 2011 | 12:42

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Why we need French lessons to help shape the European debate

UK financial services would have more say over EU legislation if it said anything at all...

Professional Adviser | 20 Oct 2011 | 08:00
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Govt could accelerate state pension age rise to 67

The government may bring forward an increase in the state pension age to 67 as part of radical plans designed to prolong the working life of millions, according to reports over the weekend.

IFAonline | 12 Sep 2011 | 07:30
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Legislation: Muddying the waters

Andrew Tully assesses the potential impact of Solvency II.

Retirement Planner | 21 Jul 2011 | 10:00
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How to use offshore bonds for retirement planning

Offshore bonds are a key part in retirement planning for many people. But recent pension reform has opened this market up to a whole new market. Helen Morrissey looks at how they can benefit retirement planning strategies...

Retirement Planner | 24 Jun 2011 | 09:00
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Your guide to death benefits, IHT & by-pass trusts

Neil MacGillivray of James Hay Partnership explains how to advise on the new pension legislation in the most tax efficient way.

Professional Adviser | 27 Apr 2011 | 15:10
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Our guide to recent retirement income changes

Stuart Russell delves into legislative changes affecting how retirement income can be taken.

Retirement Planner | 03 Nov 2010 | 10:31
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Missed opportunities

Neil MacGillivray outlines the value of by-pass trusts and explains why poor drafting of new legislation has resulted in lost opportunities

Retirement Planner | 02 Nov 2010 | 16:39
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IFAs warned on will writers following Panorama probe

Advisers have been urged to check will writers they recommend to clients are members of a recognised trade body, as a Panorama investigation uncovers malpractice in the unregulated sector.

IFAonline | 09 Aug 2010 | 15:20
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Annuities - Change is afoot

Vince Smith-Hughes examines changing times for the annuity market.

Retirement Planner | 29 Jul 2010 | 08:00
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Big Question Part 2

We received too many responses to this month's Big Question to print them all in the magazine. Here as promised are the remaining responses.

Retirement Planner | 05 May 2010 | 10:20

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