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Legal & General says advisers should not forget the carry back rule to benefit clients claiming unused tax relief on pensions contributions in the 2002-3 fiscal year.

Those opposed to the introduction of additional compulsory pension contributions in the UK are likely to seize on news Japan is going to force workers and employers to increase contributions to the state pension system, which business groups there say...

UK pensioners have been hardest hit by the recent rise in council tax rates, the Pensions Policy Institute says, as the tax makes up a larger proportion of a retiree's total spending compared with the rest of the UK population.

Proposals for the Inland Revenue's simplification paper has open up several loopholes for 'fat-cats', industry experts warn.

The National Association of Pension Funds has today launched a new guide for employers in the hopes it will encourage companies to safeguard the future of Britain's workplace pensions.

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Now the stakeholder pensions deadline has passed, the initial priority is no longer advising employers about scheme designation. However, there are several other pensions issues which you could discuss with your clients to ensure they get the best possible...

Article for IFAonline by Ian Naismith, Head of Marketing & Sales Technical, Scottish Widows.

The world of pensions has never been so complex. When you need technical help, whether it's just checking facts or looking for in-depth analysis....who can you look to?

The UK government desperately wants the British population to start saving more for their retirement in a bid to plug the pension black hole. But with recent events like the Equitable Life fiasco still fresh in mind - where, in some case, policyholders...