FTAdviser latest:Treasury does u-turn on anti-forestalling measures

Story by: Sharon Flaherty, FTAdviser

The government has done a u-turn on anti-forestalling measures which will see averaging accepted as a means of estimating self-employed contributions.

  • Time published: 17:29
  • Date published: 03.07.2009
  • Published in: Pensions

Altmann applauds admission proposals weren't radical enough

Independent policy adviser Dr Ros Altmann has been quick to welcome Lord Adair Turner's admission that his previous pension proposals were not radical enough.

  • Date published: 03.07.2009

Turner moots raising state pension age to 70

Lord Adair Turner has stepped forward to claim the state pension age should be raised to 70, saying his previous pension proposals, which helped shape the government’s pension policy, were not radical enough.

  • Date published: 03.07.2009

HMRC in-specie rule change to benefit Sipp and Ssas borrowers

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has extended its concessions to in-specie transfers to make it easier for people to review borrowing arrangements within Sipp and Ssas schemes.

  • Date published: 02.07.2009

Threats from the open market

Living Time’s Offer More Options campaign has come on leaps and bounds in the last few months with a 1000 IFAs backing it.

  • Date published: 02.07.2009

Treasury slammed over anti-forestalling rejection

The Treasury has been slammed for failing to allow the industry time to consult on its Budget proposals, which will essentially see self-employed higher rate taxpayers hit by anti-forestalling measures, that are now set to go ahead despite huge opposition.

  • Date published: 02.07.2009

New boys enter into Sipp and Ssas arena

A new Sipp and Ssas provider promises to take on more established rivals by offering full investment flexibility at one of the lowest prices in the market.

  • Date published: 01.07.2009

L&G offers enhanced annuities direct to consumers

Legal & General has extended its 'annuity solutions' service to offer enhanced annuities direct to consumers.

  • Date published: 01.07.2009

Administration failings push pension complaints up 10%

The number of pension complaints made to the Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) increased by 10 per cent over the last year, largely due to poor administration by providers.

  • Date published: 01.07.2009

520 jobs at risk at Capita Sipps

Capita Self Invested (Personal) Pensions (CSIPS) has announced that 520 staff are at risk of redundancy, with a consultation due to take place on 15 July.

  • Date published: 01.07.2009

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Threats from the open market

Living Time’s Offer More Options campaign has come on leaps and bounds in the last few months with a 1000 IFAs backing it.

  • Time published: 12:16
  • Date published: 02.07.2009

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  • Date published: 01.07.2009

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SIPPs - flying solo

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  • Date published: 01.07.2009

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