Stay up to date with news from around the company, topical thoughts on the subjects of SSAS, SIPP and Family Pension Trusts, pension regulations and the industry.
Scheme pensions for SIPPs and SSASs and the Pensions Act 2011
There are a host of regulations in place, such as scheme funding requirements and the Pension Protection Fund levy, designed to ensure that benefits promised to occupational pension scheme members are protected. Defined benefits schemes have to comply with these regulations but in general money purchase schemes do not have to, as they do not provide a promised benefit.
30 November 2011
A new retirement solution for doctors and other LLP professionals
With the opportunity to supplement Health Service income with consultancy work from private practice, many doctors have self-employed income to more than match the revenue available from a career in the NHS, but not a comparable pension. Yet an opportunity does exist, using a defined benefit small self-administered scheme (SSAS).
6 October 2011
An alternative to small business bank lending
For small business owners, the current economic climate is not conducive to business expansion. Much of the problem derives from the difficulties companies experience in obtaining lending from the banks.
9 September 2011
Fixed Protection – Application Form now available from HMRC
From 6 April 2012 the lifetime allowance will reduce from its current level of £1.8 million to £1.5 million. The Government has recognised that members of pension schemes may have arranged their pension planning to achieve a fund of £1.8 million by the time they wish to take benefits.
9 September 2011
