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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.

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Was Webb right to point small employers away from pension advice?

Pensions minister Steve Webb angered IFAs recently when he said he did not want small employers to seek ‘expensive’ auto-enrolment advice. But do advisers want the business?

Professional Adviser | 02 Feb 2012 | 08:00
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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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Pension unlocking schemes ruled unlawful

Pension reciprocation, or pension unlocking, agreements operated by Ark Business Consulting are illegal, judges in the High Court ruled on Friday.

IFAonline | 19 Dec 2011 | 10:34
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Can NEST deliver on cost?

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) is expected to enrol anything between two and five million individuals nationwide from next year, so if scale is the key to transparency and potentially reducing charges, is NEST in the perfect position to take advantage of this?

Professional Adviser | 10 Aug 2011 | 07:00

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