Financial Planner and SIPP adviser Brooks Macdonald has acquired Norwich-based Lucas Fettes Financial Planning for an undisclosed amount.

Two-thirds of advisers (66%) have changed their processes as a result of the FCA’s Thematic Review of Retirement Income Advice published earlier this year.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has called on pension professionals to consider a more diverse range of investments.

The FCA has called on advisers and providers to think beyond email messages to boost pension engagement with consumers.

The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has declared two pension adviser firms as failed.

An estimated 340,000 more pensioners will pay income tax on their State Pension next year due to the Triple Lock pushing up the State Pension above inflation.