Useful links

http://www.alexanderforbesfs.co.uk/ our parent and UK financial services provider for companies and individuals

The Pensions Regulator

http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/

Information on work-based pensions, promoting high standards and good practice in running pension schemes.

Financial Services Authority

http://www.fsa.gov.uk/

Useful for consultation papers and consumer guides, including the information service entitled ‘Pensions Made Clear’.

Financial Services Compensation Scheme

http://www.fscs.org.uk/

Information covering their rules, how to claim and compensation limits.

Department of Work and Pensions

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/

Provides a range of guides relating to the benefit system for all UK residents.

http://www.thepensionservice.gov.uk/pensioncredit Information about pension credits from The Pension Service (part of The Department for Work and Pensions).

Government Actuary’s Department

http://www.gad.gov.uk/

Information on Drawdown and other pensions, plus a range of other statistical and technical information.

Financial Ombudsman

http://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/

Provides consumers with an independent and free service for resolving disputes with financial firms.

Age Concern

http://www.ageconcern.org.uk/

Offer a free factsheet on equity release.

The National Solicitors’ Network

http://www.tnsn.com

Safe Home Income Plans (SHIP)

http://www.ship-ltd.org