Pushing Bank Scams

20,000 people lost £100 million in last 6 months in the UK – Why Banks need to take responsibility for their Anti Money Laundering (AML) Failings The scale of this fraud beggars belief as it relies on the failings of the recipient bank to do proper due...

The Pension Policy Institute

The Pension Policy Institute have produced a paper on “Defined Contribution (DC) asset pooling – international evidence”, particularly Australia. The findings are very persuasive. If this were to be coupled with DC pots follow member (when you change...

The Pensions Regulator

The Pensions Regulator has successfully prosecuted the first firm and its managing director for avoiding putting in place workplace pensions. Teeth at last from the regulator and a clear warning to those who are avoiding meeting their workplace pension obligations....

Caveat Emptor

Surprise surprise scam pension websites are dressed up to look like legitimate sites by carrying anti scam messaging. It is pretty obvious – they are not going to carry a warning we are fraudsters. If you or any friend is planning to transfer your pension, you...

Scottish Widows: Index Linked Products

More woe from the SW – if you sell an index linked product, you should use the correct index values. Customer should neednot to double check these. They should not be wrong. I bought into a product – the initial value being that on 16th September 2011 for...