Rowanmoor

Lamp posts have a right to stand vertically! In Britain we take it for granted, they stand tall and erect. In southern Spain where I spent ten days resting recently it is a totally different story.

As summer disappears, if it ever came, and we prepare for the autumn, my mind considers my important action points. Being a strong believer in Stephen Covey, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People and Principle Centered Leadership, two books I highly...

Rowanmoor Pensions says the market is turning against ASP, or at least pushing members of pension arrangements against it, for all the wrong reasons.

Rowanmoor Pensions has confirmed it will still offer in-specie transfers on property into SIPPs and SSASs, provided a recent independent valuation has been obtained.

Rowanmoor pensions has criticised the government's decision to levy additional tax charges on scheme pensions and annuities to stop pension funds being passed on after death.

Rowanmoor Pensions has announced an expansion of its London operation including the opening of an additional office and the appointment of a new pensions consultant.

Rowanmoor Pensions has appointed a sales consultant for the southern region to provide consultancy and support services for advisers.

Advisers should be aware income drawdown may not be the most sustainable way of providing income for their clients, and should consider a scheme pension instead.

A pension fund surplus could be one possible way of allowing one member of a small self-administered scheme to pass money to their spouse within the pension without falling foul of A-Day rules.

Despite the complications of the A-Day rules, there are still opportunities to help people maximise their pension contributions, claims Rowanmoor Pensions.