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Webb outlines pension bill reforms and plans consultancy charging ban

Pensions Minister Steve Webb MP has published proposals to be included in the Pensions Bill.

Advisers seeking Sipps via discretionary fund managers

London & Colonial believes the RDR will mean advisers need to stop relying on off-the-shelf Sipps.

Mattioli Woods acquires Ashcourt Rowan's £300m pensions book

City Trustees, a subsidiary firm of Mattioli Woods, has acquired the pensions business of Ashcourt Rowan for £1.3m.

Hornbuckle Mitchell sells 60% stake to two private investors

Sipp provider Hornbuckle Mitchell has sold a 60.34 per cent stake in the business to two private investors.

FCA bans MD of Sipp operator Montpelier Pension Administration

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has banned Kevin Wells, the managing director of Montpelier Pension Administration Services Limited (MPAS), from performing any significant influence function at any regulated firm, and also censured him.

London & Colonial voices concern over pension property loophole

Pension specialist London & Colonial has expressed concern that some advisers may continue to promote questionable esoteric and overseas property developments.