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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.
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has warned that more complex cases - particularly related to SIPPs and pension transfers - will push up its costs.
Nearly one million people are considering annuities for the first time as a result of rising annuity rates, according to a new prediction.
Financial Planning software and data provider Defaqto has added integrated cashflow modelling to its Financial Planning software Engage.
A Government scheme allowing people to fill gaps in their National Insurance records will come to an end on 5 April.
Platform provider Nucleus is set to buy SIPP and SSAS firm Curtis Banks for £242m in an agreed cash offer with the aim of creating a major retirement investment platform.
Wealth manager and SIPP provider Mattioli Woods has reported revenue rose by 10% to £54.9m (1H22: £49.9m) for the six months ended 30 November.