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Friends demands immediate review of stakeholder structure in response to dual charge Nest
Friends Provident is calling for an immediate review of stakeholder regulations to ensure a level playing field for providers by allowing them to adopt similar charging structures to that unveiled by Nest.
Dual charging for GPPs endorsed by DWP, say providers
The Department for Work and Pensions’ approval of a combined charging structure for Nest marks a validation of dual charging for private sector schemes, say providers.
Nest still cheaper than workplace schemes, despite 2 per cent contribution charge - Pada
The National Employment Savings Trust will be cheaper for members than large occupational schemes despite carrying a 2 per cent up front charge, according to figures from the Personal Accounts Delivery Authority.
SPC targets corporate IFAs with membership drive
The Society of Pensions Consultants is launching a membership campaign aimed at boosting the numbers of corporate IFAs in the organisation.
Trouble in store
We all know the annuitisation process is flawed. Trustees, providers, advisers and employers need to change their approach if they are to avoid claims for compensation says Gill Wadsworth
Prudential to close corporate pensions new business team
Prudential is shutting down its corporate pensions new business team, but insists that it remains open for new business.
DWP personal accounts head 'unable to explain position on RDR' : Altmann joins criticism of consultancy charging
The Department for Work and Pensions has been accused of not understanding the potential effects of the RDR on workplace savings after its head of personal accounts reform was unable to state a position on the issue at a briefing last month.
Sharing the burden
Risk-sharing - the saviour of workplace pensions or an idea that has had its day? Gill Wadsworth asks what the future holds for risk-sharing now the Government has rejected the latest batch of proposals
Let's fight to preserve pensions' golden rule
The way the Treasury is changing tax relief on pensions needs to be vigorously challenged by the industry says John Lawson, head of pensions policy at Standard Life
Three quarters to stay in Nest overall, but huge age and regional differences - B&CE
Almost three quarters of employees intend to stay opted into the National Employment Savings Trust, but take-up varies widely according to region and take-up, according to new research.
DC pensions fair well in market surge but timing of retirement is crucial - Mercer
Surging equity prices mean that many employees may be able to work fewer years than recently feared in order to retire on a reasonable income, according to calculations from Mercer.
Consultancy charging need not choke off group pensions - Scottish Life
Scottish Life has rejected suggestions that an RDR-enforced move to consultancy charging that is akin to its own financial adviser’s fee model will choke off group pension distribution.
Broad industry support as personal accounts rebranded as 'Nest'
The proposed national scheme for employees without access to a private workplace pension is to be rebranded as Nest.
Enrich launches pensions arm as Gissings' two-year non-compete clause expires
Enrich, the benefits and reward company formed from the group risk business of Gissings, is launching a pensions service two years after the organisation was cut in two by a management buy-out.
Nothing reckless about conservatism
The personal accounts default fund cannot afford to take too many risks in its early years says Mark Fawcett, investment director of the Personal Account Default Fund
Turf war between providers and advisers
Advisers say providers are increasingly targeting their clients direct. Gill Wadsworth finds insurers parking their tanks onconsultants’ lawns
RDR - FSA to ignore occupational commission loophole for present
Providers and advisers will still be able to circumvent the RDR’s ban on commission for group pensions by opting for occupational structures.
RDR: FSA outlaws commission on GPPs in favour of 'consultancy charging'
Commission on group personal pensions is to be outlawed by the FSA, which will require advisers to agree charges with employers under a process called ‘consultancy charging’.
Friends corporate platform roll-out to include execution-only Sipp and DB investment functionality
Friends Provident is launching an execution-only Sipp as part of the roll out of its corporate platform functionality through 2010.
PBR - High-earner pensions blow 'will accelerate pension cuts for rest of workforce'
Alistair Darling’s lowering of the pension tax relief restrictions for high earners £150,000 to £130,000 will drag more decision-makers into the anti-forestalling regime and so risk pension provision for other staff say experts.
