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AMPs urges DWP to clarify general levy plans
SIPP and SSAS provider body the Association of Member-Directed Pension Schemes (AMPS) has called on the DWP to announce a timetable for decisions over the future of its general levy.
Martin Tilley: Common SSAS misunderstandings
In his latest column for SIPPs Professional, SSAS expert Martin Tilley looks at SSAS misundertanding (for professional advisers only).
Martin Tilley: Hidden SSAS investment gems
In his latest column for SIPPs Professional, SSAS expert Martin Tilley looks at some potential SSAS investment gems (for professional advisers only).
Lisa Webster: Transfer stumbling blocks grow
It is now two years since new pension transfer regulations were brought in to help the fight against fraudsters. The new rules give pension scheme trustees the power to stop transfers if they think the member is at risk of being scammed.
Lisa Webster: 2024 could mean SOS – Save our SSAS!
Small Self-Administered Schemes – SSASs – are the original self-invested pension. The first schemes written will be approaching the big 50 in the next couple of years. They have almost two decades on the new kid on the block that is SIPP.
Martin Tilley: Death of SSAS has been greatly exaggerated
In his latest column for SIPPs Professional, SSAS expert Martin Tilley rebuffs the idea that a proposed increase to the DWP levy may kill off the SSAS market.
AMPS voices ‘deep’ concern over SSAS levy rise
The Association of Member-Directed Pension Schemes (AMPS), the industry body for SIPP and SSAS providers, has voiced “deep concerns” about a big proposed rise in a DWP pension scheme levy which could hit SSAS providers and other small pension scheme in the pocket.
Martin Tilley Column: Pros and cons of a DBSSAS
This month's Martin Tilley Column is written by colleague Alan Godbeer as Martin is taking a short break.
Martin Tilley: Trustees need more support
In his latest column for SIPPs Professional, SSAS and SIPP expert Martin Tilley, WBR Group's chief operations officer, looks at why it's important to educate trustees.
Martin Tilley: SSAS loan backs - benefits and pitfalls
In his latest column for SIPPs Professional, SSAS and SIPP expert Martin Tilley, WBR Group's chief operations officer, looks at SSAS loan backs.