Retirement

Margaret Jago discusses the use of discounted gift trusts in inheritance tax planning

The long-term attractiveness of pensions for very high earners was put in further doubt as a result of the changes within the pre-budget report in December.

Helping retirees to get the best income possible from their small pension pots is proving to be a real challenge for the industry. Helen Morrissey takes a look at the options available

In a story published on 27 January regarding systems and controls for the SIPP industry, we incorrectly reported that Christine Hallett, CEO of Carey Pensions, thought Rowanmoor Pensions, MW Pensions and Freedom SIPP had poor systems and controls.

Xafinity, which provides pension administration services including SIPPs, has been bought by a US private equity firm for an undisclosed sum.

Lawrence Churchill is to leave the Pension Protection Fund to become the first chairman of NEST Corporation.

Member fees will increase if investment guarantees are introduced into workplace defined contribution schemes, MetLife Europe warns

Annuity rates fell by an average of over 1.5% in the latter half of 2009, according to figures from MGM Advantage.

The confusing nature of UK pensions is damaging competitiveness and could stymie the recovery from recession, top industry figures warn.

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