pensions

One would hope the prospect of a general election in just two months would increase the possibility of much-needed tax reform which could benefit consumers and the pressure they face with certain financial situations.

Seven out of ten British pensioners feel obligated to provide financial support to their relatives, new research indicates.

TENS OF THOUSANDS of elderly homeowners who have sold part of their property to raise money in retirement will not now be subject to a pre-owned assets tax, reports this morning's Daily Telegraph .

Buy-to-let intermediaries are confident that reforms to the pension regime in April 2006 will boost the property market, research indicates.

Cash held in Isas grew a record 129% over the last three years, new research indicates.

John Moret has been elected as the SIPP Provider Groups' first lifetime member.

British women taking career breaks to have or raise children are missing out on tax benefits due to misguidance on stakeholder pensions, research indicates.

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) called for the state pension age to be indexed on longevity.

Amendments to the Financial Services and Markets Act could see the freeing up of a communication between advisers, employers and their employees, says a pensions expert.

The Liberal Democrats have called for the creation of a Citizens Pension which could lead to a National Savings-styled pension.