AMPS interview: A more proactive approach

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Association of Member Directed Pensions Schemes(AMPS) chairman Neil MacGillivray talks to Helen Morrissey about the challenges facing the industry as well as his plans for his tenure.

Neil MacGillivray takes over the reins as AMPS chairman during a particularly challenging time for the SIPP industry. As providers grapple with issues such as pensions liberation they have also been hit with a third thematic review from the FCA. The industry also awaits the outcome of a consultation on capital adequacy, the results of which could force some providers to leave the marketplace. MacGillivray discusses the impact of these issues along with his plans for AMPS during his two year tenure. HM: We were expecting an FCA response to the capital adequacy consultation at the end o...

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