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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 Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has called for views on decumulation and helping savers understand their pension choices.
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment, the professional body for Certified Financial Planners and other finance professionals, has appointed Tracy Vegro, a director at the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority, as its news chief executive.
Research of the adviser market has shown a sharp rise in the number using income drawdown modelling tools, with over half (51%) using the tools compared to 38% last year.
Former Mattioli director Mark Smith has been appointed CEO at pensions and SIPP fintech Gaudi.
As you may know, I am a staunch believer that there should be some form of regulation introduced in respect of SSAS – my preference would be for all SSASs to require a professional trustee to ensure that the governance, understanding and administration of each SSAS is undertaken correctly ensuring legal compliance and offering the best platform for savers to succeed in their financial goals.
Barnett Waddingham, the pensions and professional services consultancy, has appointed seven new equity partners to bring its total number of partners to 93.