SIPP

Curtis Banks has launched an online portal for SSAS clients in a bid to equalize its SIPP and SSAS offerings.

James Hay will release two SIPPS in Q1 next year to meet the needs of both sophisticated clients and those with more basic requirements.

SIPP provider Hornbuckle Mitchell has launched an in-house spousal bypass trust which aims to help investors reduce inheritance tax liabilities.

Pointon York has launched a simplified version of its regular SIPP.

Stuart Russell delves into legislative changes affecting how retirement income can be taken.

Standard Life has bowed to adviser feedback and scrapped plans for a £750 charge to clients who transfer out of its SIPP within a year of the plan being set up.

Martin Tilley, pension consultant at Dentons Pension Management, has hit out at rival James Hay for providing a poor deal for customers on its SIPP cash accounts.

Scottish Widows, Irish Nationwide and Investec Bank have the best interest rates on their SIPP cash accounts but shopping around is essential, according to Defaqto.

How discretionary managers can be used as part of retirement planning

Standard Life has developed its active money SIPP with a new investment team to assist high net worth clients and an enhanced property service.