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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.
A major new study has found that a quarter of people (24%) are in the dark about the age they will receive their State Pension - including 10% of those aged 55 to 64.
The Spring Budget 2024 will take place on 6 March, the Treasury confirmed today.
Nearly seven in 10 financial advisers (69%) expect continuing pressure on client fees due to the impact of the Consumer Duty.
Macclesfield-based pension adviser The Chambers Partnership Ltd (FRN 495472) has been declared in default by the FSCS, opening the door to at least one compensation claim.
The DB Pensions Transfer Value Index compiled by XPS Pensions increased by 2.6% during November to £156,000, the biggest increase seen since March.
Fintech and data provider Defaqto has unveiled new independent Consumer Duty Profiles for the top 20 most-frequently recommended discretionary MPS portfolios.