This week's news... condensed

Trail commission The week kicked off with news that advisers will be able to continue to take trail commission after 2012 on fund switches within life policies set up pre-RDR, whether or not new advice has been given. Teachers Looking for a nice little niche? You might find this interesting: the number of teachers retiring early hit its highest point in 15 years last year as they face reform to their pension scheme. Pension transfers The FSA's busy week continued with proposals to change the way pensions transfer values are calculated. It estimated it could prevent an undervalua...