Pension
Tax & Regulation | 23 Nov 16
Nine key changes from the UK Autumn Statement
Chancellor Philip Hammond took to the despatch box for his first and final Autumn Statement on Wednesday. To the relief on many he resisted further tinkering of the pension system.
Tax & Regulation | 21 Nov 16
Cold calling ban a golden opportunity but other dangers lurk
The government’s plans to crack down on pension cold calling have been hailed as a “golden opportunity” to correct the UK’s “disastrous” rules that are as much use as a “chocolate teapot”, says Angela Brooks of Pension Life.
Tax & Regulation | 16 Nov 16
FCA slams exit charges on Lifetime Isas
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has warned about the risks of imposing a 25% exit fee on the upcoming Lifetime Isas.
Best Practice | 8 Nov 16
Offshore pension off limits in UK divorce ruling
Overseas pensions could be excluded from sharing orders during divorce proceedings after the England & Wales Family Court said that it has no power to make such an order.
Best Practice | 7 Nov 16
UK government urged to scrap pensions triple-lock
The UK’s pension triple-lock will “worsen the economy”, is “heavily skewed” towards baby boomers, and should be scrapped, according to the Commons Work and Pensions Committee.