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Selecting a drawdown team? Consider PruFund in your line up
The Budget has fuelled plenty of speculation around how clients will respond to the proposed pension flexibility. However, in reality most clients will still be facing similar challenges at retirement as they did prior to 27th March.
LV= POST-BUDGET WEBINAR OPPORTUNITY
Our post budget seminar programme was hugely popular and it may be that you missed the opportunity to attend?
Aegon outlines pricing plans to provide businesses with DWP compliant solutions
Aegon has announced its pricing plans to support employers in achieving compliance with the new charge restrictions introduced by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Prudential: Whats on the inside matters
Are your SIPP or SSAS clients looking for something extra to help to provide some balance to their investments? take a look at how Prudentials flagship funds could work for your clients.
Fidelity: Providers crucial to customer guidance conversations in new world of pensions freedom
Following its submission to the Treasurys Pension Freedom consultation today, Fidelity Worldwide Investment sets out its position on the future of guidance and unveils its idea to introduce a Kite Mark standard for providers and brokers offering retirement income guided product sales.
Aviva: Pension Portfolio clients with commercial property SMPIs
2014 SMPIs will shortly be issued for commercial property investments.
Prudential: Decisions, decisions, decisions
Why it pays for many to seek professional financial advice.
Latest news from Aviva
2014 SMPIs will shortly be issued for commercial property investments.
Pensions Management Insitute forthcoming events
Our heavyweight programme of events will offer you stimulating content, top quality speakers, vigorous debate, and excellent networking opportunities, which prove to be a highlight of the pensions calendar.
Scottish Life - Better workplace pensions: its not just caps and commission
In the immediate aftermath of the DWP's snappily entitled paper "Better workplace pensions: further measures for savers" the wires were abuzz with talk of charge caps and the banning of Active Member Discounts (AMD) and commission.
Latest news from Aviva
Weve asked two advisers to talk to us about the benefits of using the Aviva Platform with their clients.
Aegon announces new fund manager partnerships
Aegon is delighted to announce that advisers and their clients will be able to access its new One Retirement pension offering
Prudential: What do your clients want from a Trustee Investment Plan (TIP)?
Our Trustee Investment Plan now offers fund size discounts and currently switches are free, so isnt it time you took a look at Prudentials Trustee Investment Plan.
LV= launches retirement income microsite for advisers
The website offers advisers guidance on what they and their clients need to consider in the short-term, with tools to help navigate the options.
Prudential: One in seven will retire with no pension, research shows
One in seven (14 per cent) of those planning to retire this year has made no personal pension provision and will be either totally or heavily dependent on the State Pension, according to research by Prudential
Unbiased: New pension rules offer greater opportunities
New research from unbiased.co.uk and Prudential reveals that 20 per cent* of the nation is now more confused by their retirement options following the Budget announcement.
Latest news from Aviva
Making sure customers are aware of recent changes to retirement options
Scottish Life: Legal highs - the 2014 budget
Allowing increased flexibility in the way people take their benefits from a pension scheme is A GOOD THING. But with flexibility comes responsibility.
Scottish Widows Techtalk
We answer anticipated questions following the increase in the GAD limit from 120% to 150%
Budget offering more choice and flexibility welcomed by AXA Life Invest
AXA Life Invest, believe in providing flexible and innovative solutions to individuals who are either planning for retirement or are in retirement and welcome the changes to pensions and retirement income announced as part of the recent Budget.
Prudential tools & calculators
Were pleased to announce we are upgrading our tools & calculators to be used across a variety of devices.
NEST Live
This years NEST Live events are taking place in May around the UK. There will be morning sessions for advisers and afternoon sessions for payroll providers.
Scottish Life: Pensions investment outsourcing is no child's play
Wish stricter regulation from the FCA, you need a provider you can depend on to behave responsibly.
Aegon welcomes HMRCs response to the Budget changes
HMRCs response will help customers reverse their annuitisation decisions. This in turn will give customers more time to review their options, seek advice, and to benefit from the new retirement choices set out in the Budget.
Aegon leads the way on Budget reforms
The 2014 Budget has broken down barriers to saving and has created new retirement flexibility. Aegon wants to amplify this and help get the UK ready for retirement.
LV=: Special Edition 1 Year Fixed Term Annuity (PRP)
Since the Budget 2014 revolutionised the retirement landscape, those facing retirement have been searching for a way to access their tax free cash as well as receive an income - without limiting their retirement income options for the future.
FundsNetwork: The Budgets Pension Changes Jon Everill
FundsNetwork can confirm that as from today its pension product can cater for the increased opportunities available to clients, especially those wishing to take income drawdown.
Prudential: Budget 2014 - The Offshore Perspective
George Osborne's fifth Budget heralded far reaching reforms of pension arrangements. These have grabbed the Budget headlines but there was plenty in the small print to interest the offshore practitioner.
Aegon: Are you prepared for the new world of pensions advice?
Harold Macmillan who served both as Chancellor and Prime Minster once described budget day as Rather like a school speech day a bit of a bore, but there it is
Stupid is as stupid does
Pensioners should be trusted to use their retirement savings however they want. I must confess to being a little annoyed at what many saw as a condescending remark from pensions minister Steve Webb. This was from the same vein of political wisdom that stretches back to John Gummer, now Lord Debben (yes, the APFA chairman) and his beef burger moment
Scottish Widows: Our 2014 Savings Report reveals customers attitudes to savings
We are pleased to announce the launch of our 8th annual Savings Report, based an independent survey of over 5,000 people. The report reveals that 1 in 5 of the UK population have no savings at all.
Adviser charges to be removed from Critical Yield
The FCA say we will not be able to take commission for new advice and you need to disclose upfront how much your advice will cost and how it will be paid.
Just Retiremet: FCA report: are 8 out of 10 of your annuity clients missing out?
The FCAs recent report estimates that 80% of consumers who bought an annuity from their existing pension provider could have got a better deal on the open market and are missing out on £millions in income each year.
Prudentials 2014 with-profits bonus declaration
The latest details of our With-Profits Bonus Declaration are now available highlighting the strong performance of the Prudential With-Profits Fund over the year to 31/12/2013.
Aegon: You have to skate to where the puck is going to be
Theres a great story about Wayne Gretzky. Now for those of you who dont follow ice hockey or know who he is, Wayne Gretzky - nicknamed The Great One - is recognised as the greatest ice hockey player ever.
Fidelity makes myfuture member magazine available on apple newsstand
Fidelity Worldwide Investment has become one of the first DC providers to make its member magazine available on the Apple Newsstand. The myfuture magazine can be accessed free via the iTunes store for both iPhone and iPad.
TISA: FCA annuities review announcements
We would like to confirm that today the FCA has announced the results of its thematic review on annuities
Aviva: Financial Adviser Life & Pensions Awards 2014
Voting is now open for this years Life and Pensions Awards.
Aegon UK launches new auto-enrolment hub
Aegon UK has launched a new auto-enrolment online hub to support employers, employees and advisers in the run up to staging and beyond.