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.
Popular News
The pensions industry has been given more time to prepare for the Pensions Dashboards next year.
SIPP provider iPensions Group is to increase its wellbeing support for staff at it continues to build its business.
Evelyn Partners has made major executive changes at its Bestinvest arm as it moves from being a DIY investment platform to a company focused on hybrid advice.
The Financial Conduct Authority has recruited 125 new staff to tackle a growing backlog in firm and individual authorisations.
A SIPP adviser has been declared as failed by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme after being hit with 10 claims and a £2m FCA fine.
Former Interactive Investor chairman Gordon Wilson has been appointed the new chairman of adviser platform Nucleus to replace Mark Dearsley.