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UK buy to let landlords increasingly see their properties as their pension

The new pension freedoms that came into force last week in the UK could trigger a huge interest in over 55s becoming landlords for the first time, it is claimed.

Standard Life reports sudden rise in pension inquiries

Standard Life said that some customers had partially or fully cashed in their pensions to pay debt, invest in property

Budget shift forces EIOPA to cut back work on risk frameworks, solvency

After a 7.6% reduction in budget, the authority has made amendments to its work plan for 2015.

Wiltshire Pension Fund Appoints Loomis Sayles to Manage £200 Million Mandate

Loomis, Sayles & Company has been selected to manage a GBP 200 million diversified fixed income mandate on behalf of the Wiltshire Pension Fund

Pensions revolution off to a quiet start

Few signs of new sports cars on the roads, as firms take calls from people considering cashing-in retirement funds on so-called pension freedom day

UK pensions boost is good news for Malta property market

Property sales in Malta could be boosted by UK pensioners seeking to cash in their entire pension following radical reforms that kicked in yesterday, according to estate agents.

Mortgages for 105-year-olds under pension freedoms

Boon for buy-to-let landlords as freedom to withdraw cash from pensions prompts lenders to relax age restrictions

Savers facing shock tax bills in the rush for pensions cash

Savers taking advantage of new freedoms to cash in their pension have been warned they could face shock tax bills

Why are investment trusts ignoring pension freedoms?

James Carthew is surprised more trusts aren't targeting the big market for income funds produced by new pension freedoms.

IMF Wants Pension Cuts and VAT Raise for Greece

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde suggested to Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis to raise VAT and cut pensions, according to DPA news agency.

Britain’s pensioners get ready to jump the queue for property as ‘revolution’ begins

Pensions freedom day is likely to end up pumping even more money into Britain’s already overheated property market

Tax chaos for pension raiders as HMRC makes inaccurate charges

Those still in work or who retired before the start of the tax year will pay an "emergency" levy and may need to reclaim thousands of pounds

Isle of Man introduces new ISPV Legislation

The legislation enables Isle of Man firms to facilitate Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) and similar transactions including catastrophe bonds.

VAT on pension costs - Eversheds

HMRC has issued a further Revenue & Customs Brief (RCB) relating to VAT on pension fund costs.

Consumer Panel urges FCA to act on non-advised sales of retirement products

Consumers don’t understand the difference in advised and non-advised sales, and at the very least must be alerted to the loss of protection if they go the non-advised route.

French pensions group buys £70m City block

AXA Real Estate Investment Managers has completed the acquisition of 63 St Mary Axe in the City of London for £70m

Expats Win Right To Cash In Duff Annuities

These new rules let UK retirement savers aged over 55 take cash from their pension funds when they wish.

Sweden’s AP3 Says Merging Pension Funds Limits Return Potential

The plan, agreed on by the former government coalition and the Social Democrats who are now in power, will give the funds one single principal, which will set targets and create the reference portfolio.

European pensions regulation: the 2015 EIOPA working program on solvency for pensions

Governments and commentators throughout Europe expressed concern at the effect of low equity valuations on Europe’s corporate pension funds

National law firm expands pensions team as investment continues

National law firm has continued to boost its pensions team with the appointment of Kate Byers and Lucy Herbert into its Newcastle office