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Tilley: Will IHT reforms really threaten pension saving?
The Government’s decision to bring most unused pension funds and lump sum death benefits within the scope of inheritance tax (IHT) from 6 April 2027 has provoked widespread criticism from across the pensions industry. Providers, advisers and trade bodies have warned that the change risks undermining confidence in pension saving and damaging long term retirement provision.
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Lisa Webster: Charity giving from pensions
I’m sure many of you reading this on SIPPs Professional will have had more than a few conversations with clients about estate planning – especially considering the news that pensions are to be included in the value of the estate for IHT purposes from April 2027.
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Lisa Webster: Salary sacrifice cap will hit some hard
The headline story from Budget 2025 - in the pension world at least - was the plan to cap National Insurance relief for pension contributions paid through salary sacrifice at £2,000 a year.
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Lisa Webster: Pension age uncertainty lingers on
We’ve known for many years that normal minimum pension age, NMPA it's known, is going up.
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FSCS declares SIPP provider Gaudi in default
The FSCS has today (20 March) declared failed SIPP provider Gaudi Regulated Services Limited (FRN: 488015) in default.
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46% of pension holders fear savings are inadequate
Almost half, 46%, of people with pensions are not confident their savings will provide a comfortable retirement, according to a new survey.
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54% of Gen X heading for ‘pension shock’
More than half (54%) of people born between 1965 and 1980 are heading for 'inadequate' retirement income, according to a new report from think tank The Social Market Foundation.
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FOS to return to its original role in new reforms
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) is to return to its original role as a fast, impartial complaints body under landmark reforms announced today by the Treasury.
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FSCS boosts protection for pension cash
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has launched a campaign to boost awareness of changes to how savings are protected which will offer greater protection for pension cash from transfers and similar transactions.
As you may know, I am a staunch believer that there should be some form of regulation introduced in respect of SSAS – my preference would be for all SSASs to require a professional trustee to ensure that the governance, understanding and administration of each SSAS is undertaken correctly ensuring legal compliance and offering the best platform for savers to succeed in their financial goals.
Barnett Waddingham, the pensions and professional services consultancy, has appointed seven new equity partners to bring its total number of partners to 93.
More than half (53%) of High Net Worth individuals say they have been victims of a financial scam - a 10% rise in just six months.
The CEO of The Pensions Regulator, Charles Counsell, is to step down in 2023 after deciding not to seek a second term.
A SIPP consultant has critcised the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s new rules for a stronger nudge towards pension guidance.
SIPP provider iPensions Group has completed the migration of Forthplus SIPP customers following its acquisition of the business assets of the Edinburgh business.