Don't close all avenues

PENSIONS

Despite the opportunities and products A-Day will bring, some investors will still want to use existing products so it's important to ask providers if they will still offer them

There has been much commentary and discussion about the financial planning opportunities open to advisers in the run up to A-Day. It continues to be a busy period for everyone involved in the pension market. However, as 6 April approaches and activity increases it is important to remember that A-Day marks the start of a new pension regime rather than just the end of the old one. With this in mind, advisers need to start focusing on the planning opportunities that will exist post A-Day as well as any necessary work before April to ensure their clients benefit from the rule changes. As part...