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Possible jump in NI looms to fund state pensions

The Government Actuary is suggesting a 5% rise in National Insurance by 2032 to prevent a deficit in the National Insurance Fund used to pay out state pensions, a possibility based on the latest Government Actuary Department projections.

Investment firm launches national retirement roadshow

Seven Investment Management is to launch a series of regional adviser roadshows entitled: 'The Retirement Challenge', visiting 12 locations throughout the UK in January and February.

Opperman survives May's Cabinet reshuffle

Guy Opperman MP, who was appointed Parliamentary Under Secretary for Pensions and Financial Inclusion six months ago, has survived the latest parliamentary reshuffle.

DWP re-appoints chair of The Pensions Regulator

The Department for Work and Pensions has re-appointed Mark Boyle for a second three year term as non-executive chair of The Pensions Regulator.

Key Retirement hires ex-Partnership CEO as chairman

Steve Groves, the former CEO of Partnership, has been hired as chairman of the Key Retirement Group, an equity release and later life provider.

SIPP claims force FSCS to add £23.9m extra levy

SIPP compensation claims above predictions have forced the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) to ask financial advisers and providers to chip in an extra levy of £23.9m.