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Defaqto adds easier SIPPs access to Engage
Fintech and data provider Defaqto has bolstered its Engage Financial Planning system, adding more tools and capability to provide an ‘all in one’ Financial Planning package.
Martin Tilley: DWP levy threat to SSAS is serious
In his latest column for SIPPs Professional, SSAS expert Martin Tilley looks at why the DWP may be damaging the SSAS sector with a lack of clarity on its £10,000 General Levy plan.
PLSA and ABI urge greater pension investment
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) have called on Government to boost UK growth through greater pension investment in four key areas.
SIPPs boom as people save 18% more
People saved 18% more into their Hargreaves Lansdown SIPPs in the current tax year up to the end of December when compared to the previous year (April-December).
James Jones-Tinsley: Why annuities and SIPPs can work well
In the immortal words of the legendary French singer Maurice Chevalier, “Ah yes, I remember it well.” In this case, the rather incorrect prediction of the death of annuities.
77% lack confidence about accessing their pensions
More than three-quarters (77%) of adults do not feel confident about how to access their pensions, according to research.
4% of DB pension schemes remain open to new members
One in 20 (4%) defined benefit (DB) pension schemes remained open to new members in 2023, new data published today by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) shows.
Pension savers 'risk losing thousands' in charges
Pension savers could be left more than £70,000 poorer in retirement due to overlooking charges when transferring their funds, provider People’s Partnership has warned.
Annuity market 'buoyant', says Hargreaves
The annuity market is buoyant as the Bank of England’s rate pause has encourage people to take the plunge, according to Hargreaves Lansdown.
Lisa Webster: Is politics poisoning pensions?
I will be celebrating 10 years at AJ Bell in a couple of months. When I joined, Pension Freedoms had just been announced and it was all hands on deck to prepare for the huge changes on the way.