http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/sipps/fca-under-pressure-to-re-think-sipp-cap-ad-plans/1071542.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/sipps/fca-under-pressure-to-re-think-sipp-cap-ad-plans/1071542.article Sipp trade body says there is “minimal support” from the industry for the regulator’s proposed reforms. Tue, 21 May 2013 13:30 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/tpr-to-spend-30m-on-auto-enrolment-regulation-this-year/1071538.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/tpr-to-spend-30m-on-auto-enrolment-regulation-this-year/1071538.article The Pensions Regulator will focus on boosting its enforcement capabilities ahead of SMEs’ auto-enrolment staging dates. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:30 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/just-retirement-to-launch-long-term-care-annuity-as-sales-slump/1071506.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/just-retirement-to-launch-long-term-care-annuity-as-sales-slump/1071506.article Just Retirement’s year-on-year annuity sales dropped by 26 per cent during the first three months of 2013.  Tue, 21 May 2013 09:28 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/politics/govt-warns-of-4bn-pensions-bill-from-same-sex-marriage-amendment/1071486.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/politics/govt-warns-of-4bn-pensions-bill-from-same-sex-marriage-amendment/1071486.article An amendment to the same sex marriage bill would allow heterosexual couples to become civil partners. Mon, 20 May 2013 16:39 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/pims-abi-says-industry-still-needs-to-earn-govts-auto-enrolment-trust/1071440.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/pims-abi-says-industry-still-needs-to-earn-govts-auto-enrolment-trust/1071440.article ABI director of life, savings and protection Stephen Gay says the industry is under intense scrutiny on auto-enrolment. Mon, 20 May 2013 11:25 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/treasury-report-scottish-independence-would-hit-uk-pensions/1071429.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/treasury-report-scottish-independence-would-hit-uk-pensions/1071429.article HMT report says Scottish independence would increase costs for pension providers and members. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:38 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/politics/friends-life-recruits-new-head-of-longevity/1071425.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/politics/friends-life-recruits-new-head-of-longevity/1071425.article Friends Life has appointed Neil Robjohns as head of longevity. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:03 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/steve-webb-interview-govt-reviews-pension-rules-in-fight-against-liberation/1071344.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/steve-webb-interview-govt-reviews-pension-rules-in-fight-against-liberation/1071344.article The pensions minister speaks to Money Marketing about pension liberation, consultancy charging and pension charge caps. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:43 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/ppi-govt-reforms-will-cut-public-sector-pensions-by-a-third/1071339.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/ppi-govt-reforms-will-cut-public-sector-pensions-by-a-third/1071339.article The Pensions Policy Institute says the reforms will reduce the average value of a member’s pension from 23 per cent of salary to 15 per cent of salary. Fri, 17 May 2013 10:48 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/sipps/james-hay-reports-125-surge-in-sipp-sales/1071323.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/sipps/james-hay-reports-125-surge-in-sipp-sales/1071323.article James Hay has reported a 125 per cent increase in first quarter Sipp sales, from 560 last year to 1,260 this year. Fri, 17 May 2013 09:28 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/euro-regulator-sets-out-pensions-tax-harmonisation-proposals/1071319.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/euro-regulator-sets-out-pensions-tax-harmonisation-proposals/1071319.article Eiopa has published a discussion paper on measures needed to create a single market for personal pensions in Europe. Fri, 17 May 2013 08:29 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/aviva-reports-18-rise-in-new-business-profits/1071243.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/aviva-reports-18-rise-in-new-business-profits/1071243.article Aviva UK saw a 33 per cent increase in the value of new business written during the first quarter. Thu, 16 May 2013 08:45 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/treasury-admits-destroying-350000-equitable-life-victims-details/1071242.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/treasury-admits-destroying-350000-equitable-life-victims-details/1071242.article The Treasury has admitted it destroyed a disc containing the names and addresses of 350,000 Equitable Life victims.  Thu, 16 May 2013 08:37 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/partnership-to-retain-enhanced-annuity-focus-following-ipo/1071078.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/partnership-to-retain-enhanced-annuity-focus-following-ipo/1071078.article Earlier this week Partnership announced plans to float on the London Stock Exchange. Thu, 16 May 2013 08:30 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/dwp-bans-consultancy-charging-for-auto-enrolment/1070976.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/dwp-bans-consultancy-charging-for-auto-enrolment/1070976.article Pensions minister Steve Webb says the charging method is “not appropriate” for auto-enrolment. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/trustees-urged-to-consider-affordability-of-pension-deficit-repayments/1070830.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/trustees-urged-to-consider-affordability-of-pension-deficit-repayments/1070830.article TPR says trustees should consider the impact high deficit repayments will have on the strength of the sponsoring employer. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/friends-life-corporate-sales-hit-as-rivals-slash-auto-enrolment-prices/1070834.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/friends-life-corporate-sales-hit-as-rivals-slash-auto-enrolment-prices/1070834.article Resolution corporate benefits sales fell 25 per cent in first quarter of 2013. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/adviser-news/aegon-distribution-arm-posts-2m-loss-as-pensions-earnings-plummet/1070887.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/adviser-news/aegon-distribution-arm-posts-2m-loss-as-pensions-earnings-plummet/1070887.article Aegon’s distribution arm includes Positive Solutions and Origen and stakes in Lighthouse and Tenet. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/city-of-london-police-makes-pension-liberation-arrests/1070955.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/city-of-london-police-makes-pension-liberation-arrests/1070955.article Three men arrested following police raid on a London office. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/aviva-pension-charge-cap-could-force-providers-to-rethink-commission-deals/1070993.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/aviva-pension-charge-cap-could-force-providers-to-rethink-commission-deals/1070993.article Aviva says a cap below 1 per cent would force providers to make “difficult choices” about ongoing commission payments. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/labour-examines-single-pensions-regulator-proposal-in-policy-review/1071114.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/labour-examines-single-pensions-regulator-proposal-in-policy-review/1071114.article Shadow pensions minister Gregg McClymont says the existing regulatory system is “not fit for purpose”. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/pension-schemes-braced-for-crucial-supreme-court-ruling/1071131.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/pension-schemes-braced-for-crucial-supreme-court-ruling/1071131.article The hearing will determine where the claims of UK defined benefit schemes rank when a firm enters administration.  Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/lg-to-offer-trustee-style-governance-for-contract-based-pensions/1071215.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/lg-to-offer-trustee-style-governance-for-contract-based-pensions/1071215.article The ‘independent governance oversight’ committee is designed to look after the interests of contract-based scheme members. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:20 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/sipps/suffolk-life-appoints-will-self-as-md-david-hobbs-moves-to-cofunds/1071214.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/sipps/suffolk-life-appoints-will-self-as-md-david-hobbs-moves-to-cofunds/1071214.article Current Suffolk Life MD David Hobbs moves to Cofunds to take the position of managing director of operational services. Wed, 15 May 2013 14:06 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/pensions-minister-rules-out-single-regulator-proposal/1071149.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/pensions-minister-rules-out-single-regulator-proposal/1071149.article Webb says more regulatory change is not a priority, but confirms the Government is considering legislative changes to tackle pensions liberation. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/steve-webb-industrys-consultancy-charging-solutions-were-too-complex/1071159.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/steve-webb-industrys-consultancy-charging-solutions-were-too-complex/1071159.article In an interview with Money Marketing, the pensions minister explains why the Government has banned consultancy charging. Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/scottish-life-new-business-up-29-as-rdr-boosts-adviser-demand/1071102.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/scottish-life-new-business-up-29-as-rdr-boosts-adviser-demand/1071102.article Royal London’s interim results show Ascentric saw net inflows of new assets under administration rise 34 per cent in Q1.  Tue, 14 May 2013 09:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/pension-schemes-braced-for-crucial-supreme-court-ruling/1071096.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/pension-schemes-braced-for-crucial-supreme-court-ruling/1071096.article The hearing will determine where the claims of UK defined benefit schemes rank when a firm enters administration.  Tue, 14 May 2013 08:15 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/labour-examines-single-pensions-regulator-proposal-in-policy-review/1071064.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/labour-examines-single-pensions-regulator-proposal-in-policy-review/1071064.article Shadow pensions minister Gregg McClymont says the existing regulatory system is “not fit for purpose”. Mon, 13 May 2013 13:23 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/sipps/barnett-waddingham-selects-gbst-to-support-sipp-administration/1071028.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/sipps/barnett-waddingham-selects-gbst-to-support-sipp-administration/1071028.article GBST’s ‘Composer’ platform will provide administrative support to new and existing BW Sipp clients. Mon, 13 May 2013 10:42 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/partnership-confirms-flotation-plans/1071004.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/partnership-confirms-flotation-plans/1071004.article IPO will see a minimum of 25 per cent of shares in the enhanced annuity provider sold to institutional investors. Mon, 13 May 2013 08:33 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/aviva-pension-charge-cap-could-force-providers-to-rethink-commission-deals/1070997.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/aviva-pension-charge-cap-could-force-providers-to-rethink-commission-deals/1070997.article Aviva says a cap below 1 per cent would force providers to make “difficult choices” about ongoing commission payments. Fri, 10 May 2013 16:46 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/abi-consultancy-charging-ban-puts-auto-enrolment-at-risk/1070962.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/abi-consultancy-charging-ban-puts-auto-enrolment-at-risk/1070962.article kThe ABI says inability of firms to access advice and support puts the success of the flagship pension reforms at risk. Fri, 10 May 2013 11:49 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/suffolk-life-acquires-pearson-jones-sipp-book/1070954.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/suffolk-life-acquires-pearson-jones-sipp-book/1070954.article Deal will see 280 Sipp plans transfer to Suffolk Life after Pearson Jones decided to wind up its two schemes. Fri, 10 May 2013 10:28 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/dwp-to-ban-consultancy-charging-considers-pension-charge-cap/1070945.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/dwp-to-ban-consultancy-charging-considers-pension-charge-cap/1070945.article Consultancy charging to be banned for auto-enrolment as Government considers pension charge cap. Fri, 10 May 2013 09:53 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/city-of-london-police-makes-pension-liberation-arrests/1070920.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/city-of-london-police-makes-pension-liberation-arrests/1070920.article Three men arrested following police raid on a London office. Thu, 9 May 2013 15:58 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/ey-3000-to-quit-advice-during-2013/1070585.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/regulation/ey-3000-to-quit-advice-during-2013/1070585.article Ernst & Young expects adviser numbers to fall to 20,000 by the end of the year. Thu, 9 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/zurich-launches-new-auto-enrolment-default-fund/1070543.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/zurich-launches-new-auto-enrolment-default-fund/1070543.article Zurich has partnered with Schroders and Threadneedle on its new default investment fund. Thu, 9 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/ppi-appoints-chris-curry-as-director/1070630.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/ppi-appoints-chris-curry-as-director/1070630.article Curry succeeds Niki Cleal as director at the Pensions Policy Institute. Thu, 9 May 2013 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/ey-providers-to-launch-long-term-care-annuities-in-months/1070670.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/ey-providers-to-launch-long-term-care-annuities-in-months/1070670.article Ernst & Young says introduction of care cost cap will encourage providers to launch immediate needs annuities. Thu, 9 May 2013 00:00 GMT