With the start of SIPPs regulation on 6 April 2007, this page contains links to useful information and our current body of work on the product.
Variations of Permissions / Authorisations
All Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) and all other personal pensions became fully regulated by the FSA on 6 April 2007. This means that SIPPs operators, and firms that give advice on SIPPs, need to be appropriately authorised or exempt.
If you are a SIPP operator, or you advise on SIPPs, you should have already obtained a full or an interim authorisation which includes SIPPs if you want to continue to operate or advise on these products.
More information about applying for authorisation.
More information about applying to vary your firm's permission.
Rules and Guidance
As an authorised SIPP operator or adviser, you will also need to ensure that you comply with the FSA's rules on SIPPs. You can find comprehensive details in the FSA Handbook.
Financial Advisers Newsletter
The FSA recently issued some guidance for financial advisers on SIPPs, prior to the start of regulation, in our regular update newsletter.
Financial Advisers Newsletter - Issue 7 [PDF]
SIPP Financial Promotions
We have also carried out a review of SIPP financial promotions issued by firms in the lead up to regulation. The details of our review can be found in our April 2007 financial promotions bulletin [PDF].
Consumer Information
Consumers can find updated information on SIPPs on the FSA's Moneymadeclear website.
To check the regulatory status of a SIPP adviser or operator, please use the FSA Register.
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