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Lisa Webster: Till pensions do us part
There have been some fluctuations in recent years but overall divorce rates in the UK have been in decline since the 1990s.
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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.
Popular News
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Aberdeen launches new SIPP and Junior SIPP
Aberdeen has today launched a new and enhanced Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP), and free Junior SIPP.
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Trustees urged to take action to beat pension fraud
Pension trustees have been urged to take action to beat pension fraud, as analysis of Action Fraud reports has shown that savers over 55 are most at risk.
The FCA is to consult on launching a redress scheme for pension transfer victims of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) debacle.
The FCA has today approved the £280m takeover of wealth manager Charles Stanley by rival wealth firm Raymond James.
Platform engine provider FNZ has today sold off its acquired rival GBST to a private equity firm after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked FNZ’s acquisition of GBST.
Retirement provider XPS Pension Group says its Pension Transfer Value Index climbed to a new high of £270,000 at the end of November due to forecasts of increased inflation and a dip in gilt yields.
Platform and SIPP provider AJ Bell has revealed the top 20 most popular funds and investment companies with advisers using its Investcentre platform.
Adviser platform Transact has reported a record £7.7bn of gross inflows for the year ending 30 September.