04/14/2015
Politicians attacked for raiding pensions to fund 'pet policies' like inheritance tax and tuition fee cuts
Politicians are under attack for using pension tax relief like an 'election piggy bank' to fund other policies, such as slashing inheritance tax and student tuition fees.
04/14/2015
It may sound unachievable, but generous tax relief and long-term investing will get you there
04/13/2015
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.
04/10/2015
Standard Life said that some customers had partially or fully cashed in their pensions to pay debt, invest in property
04/09/2015
After a 7.6% reduction in budget, the authority has made amendments to its work plan for 2015.
04/08/2015
Loomis, Sayles & Company has been selected to manage a GBP 200 million diversified fixed income mandate on behalf of the Wiltshire Pension Fund
04/07/2015
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
04/07/2015
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.
04/06/2015
Boon for buy-to-let landlords as freedom to withdraw cash from pensions prompts lenders to relax age restrictions
04/06/2015
Savers taking advantage of new freedoms to cash in their pension have been warned they could face shock tax bills
04/06/2015
James Carthew is surprised more trusts aren't targeting the big market for income funds produced by new pension freedoms.
04/06/2015
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.
04/05/2015
Pensions freedom day is likely to end up pumping even more money into Britain’s already overheated property market
04/05/2015
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
04/01/2015
The legislation enables Isle of Man firms to facilitate Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) and similar transactions including catastrophe bonds.
03/27/2015
HMRC has issued a further Revenue & Customs Brief (RCB) relating to VAT on pension fund costs.
03/27/2015
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.
03/27/2015
AXA Real Estate Investment Managers has completed the acquisition of 63 St Mary Axe in the City of London for £70m
03/27/2015
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.
03/27/2015
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.