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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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Female SIPP millionaires up by 31% in one year
The number of female SIPP millionaires at platform and investment provider Hargreaves Lansdown rose by 31% in 2025 compared to a 16% rise for male investors.
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Sheffield wealth manager fails after pension claims
Sheffield wealth manager Green Wealth Management Limited (FRN: 729066) has been declared in default by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme after being unable to meet claims against it.
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.
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) has awarded the contract for its core claims handling to professional services giant PwC.