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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 introducing tougher new rules to tackle “misleading adverts” that encourage consumers to invest in high-risk products without understanding the risks.
Troubled SIPP firm Hartley Pensions Limited went into administration today (29 July) after suffering a string of problems over the last few months.
The FCA has launched a new section on its website to give regulated firms regularly updated guidance on helping clients hit by the cost of living crisis.
At 7am this morning the Financial Conduct Authority published its long-awaited policy statement and final guidance for its new Consumer Duty requirements.
SIPP provider Curtis Banks has added a series of tools and calculators to help Financial Planners tackle complex pension calculations.
STM Group, parent company of SIPP provider Options, has agreed to acquire the SIPP and SSAS portfolio of US asset manager and pension consultancy Mercer.