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The big interview: AMPS chair on a Sipp regulatory storm
AMPS chairman Andrew Roberts says between pensions liberation, changing capital adequacy rules and new requirements for investment projections, Sipp providers have a lot on their plates.
Head to Head: Maximum confusion for drawdown changes?
The issue of whether existing drawdown clients taking maximum income should automatically be moved to the new higher rate is dividing pension providers. Alastair Black of Standard Life and Fiona Tait of Scottish give opposite sides of the argument.
Educational Pages
When to make drawdown your client's flexible friend
Flexible drawdown can offer interesting possibilities for financial planning for those clients who qualify, says Skandia’s Adrian Walker
Scot Wid's Toby Strauss: How can we make consultancy charging work?
A blueprint to make consultancy charging work under auto-enrolment.
By George- Drawdown U-turn a bold move, says Barnett Waddingham
The changes to drawdown income rules should see some people become entitled to substantial increases, says Andrew Roberts of Barnett Waddingham.
Industry Soapbox
Ros Altmann: FSA's annuity review needs to look past the obvious problems
Saga director general Dr Ros Altmann says the FSA needs to look at the risks that annuity purchasers are unwittingly taking on.
Billy Burrows
Billy Burrows: Keep an open mind on retirement income
Advisers should be looking for the best income option for their clients, not just the best price
