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In this issue:

Steady progress

The Scottish Widows UK Pensions Report

Public sector schemes

A look at the benefits derived from public sector pension schemes

Retail Distribution Review

The release of the FSA’s Report has been greeted by a mix of cheers and tears

Global market outlook

Is it all doom and gloom?

Financial Services Compensation Scheme

An overview of the main features of the scheme

Will your clients be willing?

The introduction of transferable nil rate bands does not remove your need for careful IHT planning

Q & A

Your questions answered