Law and Regulation

Retirees could find it difficult to access regulated financial advice when considering defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) transfers according to Punter Southall.

50% of Aussies spend pension cash by age 70. Will we follow?

SPC president Duncan Buchanan identifies three potential problems

HM Treasury is set to change tax rules in a bid to help providers develop new retirement income products that better meet the evolving needs of members.

Trustees will be allowed to override scheme rules to follow tax rules in order to ensure individuals have flexible access to their savings.

The government is set to restrict pensions tax relief for the over 55s in a bid to stop the "exploitation" of new tax freedoms.

Helen Morrissey looks at the implications of the Treasury announcement on transfers

A High Court judge has overturned a decision by the Pensions Ombudsman (PO) to deny a prison officer in the Principal Civil Service Pension Scheme (PCSPS) retirement at age 55 on full benefits.

Revealed: The 11 standards retirement 'guidance' providers must meet

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation into the parts of the guidance guarantee for which it will be responsible.