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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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Budget sparks record top-ups for SIPPS and ISAs
The Budget rumours in recent weeks have sparked a record tax year so far for the number of people paying into SIPPs, stocks and shares ISAs, cash ISAs, JISAs and LISAs from Hargreaves Lansdown.
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Retirees risk shortfall in later life
Retirees are living longer than they ever expected – and their finances may not be keeping pace, according to new research.
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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.
Invesco has launched a retirement-income focused fund of funds within its Summit range.
While overall pension transfer volumes have been increasing, transfer times have been decreasing, according to new data published by fintech Origo.
The FCA has provisionally decided to ban and fine three individuals who were involved in running SVS Securities Plc, a discretionary fund manager which ran a SIPP and went into administration five years ago.
The FCA has urged victims of unauthorised financial adviser Ian James Hudson to come forward by 3 July after a court ordered compensation for his victims.
Barnett Waddingham (BW) has appointed Nick Cooper as its new head of propositions for SIPP.
Over half (55%) of savers over 25 believe that government support for retirement will decrease by the time they reach retirement age, according to a new report.