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A third of pensions at risk of stock market dive

IFAonline | 17 Aug 2011 | 07:50

A third of company pensions could be at risk of last-minute drops in the stock market before savers hit retirement, according to a report.

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UPDATE: ABI expects riot costs will hit £200m

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) today increased its estimates for the cost to insurers of the riots which have gripped Britain to £200m.

IFAonline | 09 Aug 2011 | 13:30
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Why higher rate pensions tax relief is here to stay

The Treasury is reportedly discussing plans to axe higher rate tax (HRT) relief on pensions altogether, but PwC partner Marc Hommel says reform is not on the cards.

Retirement Planner | 21 Jun 2011 | 13:10

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Lords to condemn Big Four's role in financial crisis

KPMG, PwC, Deloitte and Ernst & Young have offered to reform the way they operate ahead of what is expected to be a highly critical report on their role in the financial crisis and lack of competition in the sector.

IFAonline | 28 Mar 2011 | 08:15
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Warning independent pension advice lacking for blue chip employees

More than half of large blue chip firms are providing no independent financial advice to their employees before pension tax allowances are reduced, PwC says.

IFAonline | 11 Mar 2011 | 10:54
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Court rejects £40bn life company cover up claim

An ex-Scottish Widows whistleblower who claims auditors have helped life companies cover up £40bn in guaranteed annuity rate (GAR) liabilities has had his request for a judicial review turned down.

IFAonline | 03 Mar 2011 | 14:30
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IMA revealed as mystery frontrunner in Lifemark rescue talks

The Investment Management Association (IMA) has confirmed it is leading efforts to shore up troubled Keydata-backer Lifemark, as part of a bid to recoup the fund management sector's £233m FSCS bill.

IFAonline | 21 Feb 2011 | 14:45
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Asset management CEOs buoyed by EM prospects

The CEOs of asset management companies are the most optimistic within the financial services sector, with more opportunities developing as a result of ageing populations.

IFAonline | 14 Feb 2011 | 15:15
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Keydata victims secure funds to sue Goldmans, HSBC

A group of 700 Keydata SLS investors have raised the hundreds of thousands of pounds needed to escalate a legal case for compensation against the biggest names in global finance.

IFAonline | 14 Feb 2011 | 08:00
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PwC: Insurers may struggle to meet Solvency II deadline

Over 40% of insurers are only in the preparatory stages of their Solvency II projects, or have yet to begin, PwC says.

IFAonline | 04 Jan 2011 | 10:30
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O’Higgins to replace Norgrove at top of TPR

Michael O’Higgins has been named as David Norgrove’s replacement as chairman of The Pensions Regulator.

IFAonline | 09 Dec 2010 | 09:20
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FSCS: Refusing Lifemark rescue won't hit bondholder claims

The FSCS has denied claims Lifemark investors will forfeit their rights to compensation if they reject a planned rescue deal for the fund.

IFAonline | 17 Nov 2010 | 15:30
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Angry group of 700 SLS investors eyes legal action

A group of 700 investors who lost millions in Keydata backer SLS Capital are sending their IFAs to meet lawyers raising a case against the fund's supervisors.

IFAonline | 17 Nov 2010 | 15:00

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