Seven steps to review a SSAS

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Richard Mattison points out key areas advisers need to be aware of when choosing a SSAS provider

SSASs have been in existence since the mid-1970s and, despite predictions that they would be wiped out by the boom in SIPPs, they have endured, and their popularity is seeing something of a renaissance. However, there still seems to be a kind of mystique surrounding SSAS due to the different approaches taken by different providers which means they can be difficult to assess. There is a number of simple checks that can be carried out when reviewing a SSAS to ensure it is being operated correctly and in the best interests of the underlying members. Like all financial services products, ...

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