Jessica List: Which LTA protections are still available?

Complex set of rules

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Jessica List explores LTA protection in its many and varied forms - eight in total (counting all the enhancement factors as a single type)...

Lifetime allowance (LTA) protection is still one of the most popular topics we receive technical queries about at Curtis Banks. It's easy to understand why: with eight different forms available (counting all the enhancement factors as a single type), all with different rules and requirements, it's not easy remembering exactly how each works. One question we get asked in particular is when each type of protection can be applied for and what eligibility criteria apply. In this article, we'll run through the options. Primary protection Primary protection was one of the original protec...

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