Latest Blogs
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Tilley: Let’s end the SIPP vs SSAS debate for good
As you might know from my previous columns on SIPPs Professional, I am, and have been for some time, a huge advocate for Small Self-Administered Schemes (SSAS).
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Lisa Webster: Pre-Budget withdrawals are spiking again
Ever since “tax-free cash” changed its official name to “pension commencement lump sum” back in 2006 there have been pre-Budget rumours that it was going to change – and not for the better.
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Tilley: Will Pensions Dashboards be a missed opportunity?
I can’t be alone in thinking that the recent House of Lords committee sessions on the Finance Bill and, in particular, discussion on bringing unused pension pots into scope for inheritance tax (IHT) made for interesting viewing.
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Lisa Webster: A tiny step forward on IHT and pensions
Last month I talked about the headaches and liabilities of being a personal representative (PR) for a deceased’s estate when pensions are included for inheritance tax (IHT) purposes from 6 April 2027.
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A new survey has revealed that 99% of DB pension transfers clients move their money into SIPPs.
Investment platform and SIPP provider Parmenion is to introduce new charges to help cover the cost of work involved in selected products.
Wealth manager and SIPP provider Mattioli Woods has appointed David Kiddie as chairman after current chairman Joanne Lake announced she would step down this month.
The Financial Conduct Authority has warned two IFAs and a stockbroker that they face fines and regulatory action over their alleged role in a £5.9m SIPP pension transfer scam.
Almost a quarter (24%) of those retiring this year are quitting work earlier than intended due to the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report.
Pension transfer values briefly hit a new high in August as the FCA reviews potential redress for unsuitable transfer advice.