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Fidelity reveals make up of master trust board and IGC
Fidelity Worldwide Investment has appointed Kim Nash, Rachel Brougham and David Felder to its independent governance committee (IGC) and master trust board.
Just one in seven retiring this year have researched options
Only one in seven people retiring in the next 12 months have done extensive research about their options according to Fidelity Worldwide Investment.
Will the government change how DB schemes are valued for LTA purposes?
DB members get far more pension for their tax than DC members
Govt must address 'glaring inequality' in defined benefit tax treatment - Fidelity
The government should look into the glaring inequality in the tax system that favours defined benefit (DB) pension schemes over defined contribution (DC), Alan Higham has said.
Ministers 'to discuss' radical annuities-for-cash plan
Controversial proposals to allow existing pensioners to sell their annuities for cash - and insurers to compete for the contracts - are to be discussed by ministers this week ahead of the 18 March Budget, according to reports.
One in ten retiring this year expect whole pot to be tax-free
People retiring after April do not understand the tax implications of ‘freedom and choice' with one in ten believing they can access their whole pot tax-free, research finds.
Fidelity extends DC platform ahead of April but warns flexibilities will fail without engagement
Fidelity has extended its defined contribution (DC) platform to give customers access to incoming retirement flexibilities but warned that operational capability alone will not ensure the policy is successful.
Webb: Too many providers still stuck in old ways
There are still too many people in financial services who think they can "keep their customers where they want them" by quietly carrying on with old-style practices, Pensions minister Steve Webb has said.
Retirees at risk of freeing pots with smaller-than-expected state pension
Retirees are at risk of cashing out their private pension savings under the misunderstanding they will receive the full flat rate state pension.
Webb's plan to extend Budget freedoms gets thumbs down
Natasha Browne gets industry reaction to Steve Webb’s plans to roll out freedom and choice to annuitants.
ECB urged to announce QE this month amid fresh deflationary fears
The European Central Bank is being urged to undertake full-blown QE this month following worse than expected deflation in the eurozone, writes Stephanie Baxter.
Industry rebuffs Webb proposal 'to sell annuities for cash'
Pensions minister Steve Webb's bid to allow annuitants to sell their contracts in exchange for cash has been rejected by industry figures.
Are annuity death tax changes a job 'half done'?
Annuities have been brought into line with drawdown, but inconsistencies remain
One in eight members at 'high risk' of poor retirement decisions
More than half of retirees could be at risk of making poor decisions with their defined contribution (DC) savings by 2024, warns the Pensions Policy Institute.
HSBC DC scheme switches £1.8bn into Fidelity platform in record move
The HSBC Pension Scheme has moved £1.8m of its defined contribution (DC) assets that had previously been managed in-house onto Fidelity's investment platform.
One in eight over-50s targeted by liberation fraudsters
One in eight people over 50 has been approached by fraudsters offering early access to their pension pot according to research from Fidelity Worldwide Investment reveals.
Finding value in a market of strong performers
After a period of exceptional market conditions, Charlotte Moore looks at the steps asset allocators are taking to ensure decent medium-term returns
ABI: Drawdown sales climb 55% post-Budget
There has been a 55% increase in drawdown sales since the Chancellor announced the liberalisation of the retirement process in March, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Over a third planning to take cash will switch to bank account
Even prudent retirees risk making poor decisions when pension freedoms kick-in next year, with more than one in three intending to switch their savings into a bank account.
Fidelity launches at-retirement service ahead of DC flexibility
Fidelity Worldwide Investment has launched an at-retirement service ahead of the deadline for implementing the new flexibilities for defined contribution (DC) members next April.
Hoban backs MAS led 'Retirement Savers Service' for guidance guarantee
Mark Hoban has backed the Money Advice Service (MAS) to play a central role in providing the guidance guarantee.
Ex-Fidelity CIO appointed to chair investor engagement forum
The Investor Forum, set up to increase engagement from asset owners and managers, has been officially launched with Simon Fraser appointed chairman.
Too much change is bad for providers and savers
Ruth Gillbe says gradual change would be better than permanent revolution
'Urgent decision' on guidance guarantee essential - Friends Life
The government must make an "urgent decision" on the specifics of the guidance guarantee to ensure the April 2015 deadline is met, Friends Life has said.
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