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Pensions analysis: The Deputy Pensions Ombudsman has rejected a complaint about a transfer value. Martin Scott of gunnercooke LLP looks at the...
Pensions analysis: The Deputy Pensions Ombudsman has upheld a complaint about accrued benefits. Martin Scott of gunnercooke LLP looks at the decision....
Pensions analysis: The Deputy Pensions Ombudsman has rejected a complaint about an incorrect benefit statement. Martin Scott of gunnercooke LLP looks...
Pensions analysis: The Administrative Appeals Chamber (AAC) of the Upper Tribunal has set aside a First-Tier Tribunal (FTT) decision and remitted it...
Self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs)When personal pensions were first introduced in April 1988, they could only be established by authorised...
Small self-administered schemes (SSASs)What is a SSAS?Small self-administered schemes (SSASs) are usually registered pension schemes that are set up...
Section 32 buy-out policiesWhat is a section 32 buy-out policy?A term which may be often heard within the pensions arena is that of the ‘section 32...
The pre A-day pensions tax regimeThe pensions tax regime under the Finance Act 2004 came into effect on 6 April 2006, otherwise known as A-day. The...
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
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