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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.
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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.
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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.
A new FCA consumer study has found that younger people - those aged 18-40 - are impulsive and heavily influenced by social media when it comes to investing.
The FCA has provisionally banned and fined two financial advisers over failings involving £126m of allegedly "flawed advice" pension transfers.
Investment platform InvestEngine has launched a zero-fee SIPP offering for new and existing customers.
Investment manager Vanguard is adding a £4 monthly fee to most accounts - including SIPPs - for balances up to £32,000 as it strives to meet rising costs.
Financial advisers have broadly welcomed the FCA’s new proposals for targeted support for pension savers but have warned more clarity is needed if they are to succeed.
The FCA has revealed that its Consumer Duty priorities for the coming months will include looking at targeted support for pension savers.