Discover essential guidance for advising clients on the complexities of personal pensions. Our resources provide in-depth insights on key issues, including regulatory changes, compliance, and best practices for managing private pension schemes. Whether navigating pension transfers or ensuring optimal fund management, stay informed with comprehensive legal strategies designed to help professionals offer accurate and effective advice in this ever-evolving industry.
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has extended the closing date for its consultation on proposed amendments to the rules governing several judicial...
Pensions analysis: Hill confirms that reliance on professional advice will not, without more, establish a reasonable excuse for failing to comply with...
The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) has called for greater clarity on the administration of member surplus payments in response...
The Home Office is consulting on removing the power to exclude certain members of the Police Pension Scheme 2015 in England and Wales from ill-health...
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...
Self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs)When personal pensions were first introduced in April 1988, they could only be established by authorised banking, insurance or unit trust organisations.There was a clear expectation that the personal pensions offered by these institutions would provide
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 point
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
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