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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.
Entrepreneurs are more likely to choose to invest in property rather than a pension, according to new research.
The FCA has made significant changes to the rules on Packaged Retail and Insurance-based Investment Products (PRIIPs) in one of its first major moves away from EU regulation.
The Spring Statement ignores the needs of the elderly and will lead to a rise in pensioner poverty, according to Baroness Ros Altmann.
Inheritance tax planning is a major driver for 58 to 75 year olds seeking regulated financial advice.
Inheritance tax receipts for April 2021 to February 2022 hit a new record high of £5.5bn.
SIPP trustee and administration company Westerby Trustee Services has acquired fellow SIPP administrator CPPL.