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Rowanmoor Pensions’ SIPP is rated 5 Star in 2012
Rowanmoor Pensions’ SIPP has been awarded the highest 5 Star Rating by independent financial research company Defaqto. The 5 Star Rating means our SIPP provides one of the most comprehensive ranges of features and benefits, when compared to other SIPPs in the market.
1 February 2012
NEST pension scheme administration services
In less than 12 months, new Government requirements for employers to automatically enrol eligible jobholders into a qualifying pension scheme will start to roll out.
Rowanmoor Pensions, with its proven track record for providing quality pension administration, is offering new services for businesses who decide to use the NEST pension scheme to meet their new responsibilities.
Find out how we can help.
21 December 2011
Relaxation of carry-forward rules means new contribution opportunity
On 25 November Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) published a change to its interpretation of how carry-forward is calculated. The change in calculation method is a positive change as it potentially increases the tax relievable contribution that can be paid using the carry-forward facility.
13 December 2011
Review of the year 2011; challenges and triumphs
2011 has been a busy year for the pensions market and for Rowanmoor Pensions. There were many changes to pensions regulations affecting SSAS, SIPP and Family Pension Trust (Family SIPP) throughout the year. These changes, and the issues arising from them, led to new challenges and new opportunities for pension savers and their advisers. Here are just some of the highlights of the past 12 months.
7 December 2011
Fixed Protection deadline approaching
The lifetime allowance is reducing from £1.8 million to £1.5 million with effect from 6 April 2012. With the lifetime allowance being reduced, there is an opportunity to apply for lifetime allowance protection called fixed protection. Fixed protection preserves the lifetime allowance at the current level of £1.8 million.
30 November 2011
Money Marketing launches service standards monitor for IFAs
Money Marketing is launching a service monitor aimed at tracking provider service standards across the financial services industry. As the first SIPP and SSAS provider to publish its service standards results on a monthly basis, we support initiatives designed to highlight the quality and transparency of service provision in the industry.
30 November 2011
