The news of Hartley Pensions appointment of administrators may not have come as a huge surprise given the recent restrictions imposed on them by the FCA but I believe it is of great significance for the world of SIPPs.

As Financial Planners, we have been well trained to help our clients navigate the so-called 'black swan' events of our time. Here I want to address the life planning issues impacted by these events that might be less familiar. 

In my last article I questioned just what is “fair and reasonable” when it comes to regulation. This was prompted by a recent FOS determination involving a complaint by a Mr T. against Rowanmoor Pensions.