Generic advice not just needed for pensions

Speaking at an event hosted by the Social Market Foundation, Sue Regan, head of the Resolution Foundation, pointed out while ‘advice’ is a widely contested term she says research is very clear on what people want. She says: “What people want is clear, impartial, personalised advice on issues concerning them, which helps them explore options and how to take action on the next steps, not a two hour fact-find.” Although she was speaking at the launch of the government’s summary of responses to the pensions white paper, Regan points out generic advice should not just be about pensions and w...