FCA

Top stories this week include trustees banned over an £11m scam, criticism of compliance-focused actuaries and plans to let people cash in annuities. Here's what you might have missed.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) can "sympathise" with the pensions industry's frustration over the twin regulatory regime according to the watchdog's chief executive.

The twin regulatory regime governing the pensions landscape could end up confusing scheme members over their at-retirement choices after April, experts say.

While the Budget flexibilities have been largely welcomed there remains one key area of concern for trustees – defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) transfers.

Lawrence Churchill has been appointed chairman of the independent governance committee (IGC) set up by Prudential to oversee its contract-based offering.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is proposing changes to its rules that would require all pension transfer advice to be verified by a qualified specialist.

The Pension Schemes Bill has received Royal Assent to become official legislation ahead of freedom and choice taking effect from 6 April.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have launched a call for evidence on disclosure of transaction costs.

Conflicts of interest make it challenging for trustees to assess consultants

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published final rules on additional protection for consumers wishing to access their pensions from April.