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Martin Tilley: Death of SSAS has been greatly exaggerated
In his latest column for SIPPs Professional, SSAS expert Martin Tilley rebuffs the idea that a proposed increase to the DWP levy may kill off the SSAS market.
AMPS voices ‘deep’ concern over SSAS levy rise
The Association of Member-Directed Pension Schemes (AMPS), the industry body for SIPP and SSAS providers, has voiced “deep concerns” about a big proposed rise in a DWP pension scheme levy which could hit SSAS providers and other small pension scheme in the pocket.
DWP says TPR is 'well-run' but needs to be tougher
After a review launched earlier this year the DWP has concluded that The Pensions Regulator is “broadly well-run and well-regarded” but has set out a series of recommendations to improve the regulator.
DWP unveils midlife financial 'MOT' website
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a new 'Midlife' MOT website to help older workers with their 'Financial Planning' and careers options.
DWP says gender pension gap is 35%
New data published today by the Department for Work & Pensions shows the gender pension gap stood at 35% for the period between 2018-2020.
Pension gender gap reverses for first time
The pension gender gap between single pensioners under 75 has reversed for the first time ever, according to analysis of DWP data.
Ex-FCA exec to carry out review of TPR
The DWP has appointed experienced FCA regulator executive Mary Starks to lead a review of the The Pensions Regulator.
Laura Trott is new Pensions Minister
Laura Trott MP has become the new Pensions Minister, the Department for Work and Pensions announced today.
Alex Burghart MP becomes new Pensions Minister
Alex Burghart MP has been appointed as the new Pensions Minister, following the departure of long-serving predecessor Guy Opperman MP.
Pension transfer rules amended by TPR and DWP
The Pension Regulator (TPR) and DWP have amended guidance on tough pension transfer regulations introduced in November last year.