Act Now For Pension Compensation

The following article is interesting reading for anyone with a pension scheme with Equitable Life. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23454041 If you think you might be one of the eligible people for compensation you need to act within the next few months as the...

Equity Release & Retirement Income

I was very surprised to read the report on the Daily Mail website that the Adam Smith Institute is arguing for the state to finance financial reviews for everyone aged 50 and again when they reach the age of taking their state pension....

Income Drawdown Complaints

I was disappointed to read that the numbers of complaints regarding income drawdown had increased significantly to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Income Drawdown is more risky than an annuity and should be only considered if the pensioner can afford some loss and...

Strident Advocate

I agree with Rory Percival of the FCA that the term ‘whole of market restricted’ is a misleading phrase and should not be used. In fact I would go much further. I would have Independent and those who are not independent be called salespersons only. You cannot, in my...