Tom Selby

Law and Regulation

Cridland calls for triple lock abolishment; State pension age could hit 70 by 2057

The government should scrap the state pension 'triple lock' and replace it with an earnings link, according to John Cridland's long-anticipated review.

clock 23 March 2017 • 4 min read

Defined Contribution

DWP refrains from 'unleashing monster' NEST into drawdown market

The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) will not expand its decumulation offering to enter the drawdown market, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed.

clock 02 March 2017 • 4 min read

Defined Contribution

Plans to slash MPAA condemned as 'further damaging trust' in pensions

Pension professionals have reacted with outrage to Treasury plans to cut the money purchase annual allowance (MPAA) from £10,000 to £4,000 from April.

clock 15 February 2017 • 3 min read

Defined Contribution

Treasury triples pension advice allowance to £1,500

The Treasury has announced that from April savers will be given tax-free early access to their retirement pots in order to pay for advice.

clock 06 February 2017 • 3 min read

Law and Regulation

FCA to force annuity providers to encourage customers to shop around

'Annuity comparator' tool to be established

clock 25 November 2016 • 3 min read
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