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A-Day may have happened some time ago but confusion continues to surround what investments can be held within a SIPP. Richard Mattison tries to clarify matters

Starting a savings plan for children can make a big difference in years to come. Andrew Tully discusses the different options

Investor returns

Investment strategy

Christine Hallett provides some pointers for those looking to navigate the complex area of unquoted shares

Discretionary management can play an important role in retirement planning. Julian Harper explains the benefits

A recent Prudential roundtable gave providers and advisers the opportunity to talk about the current issues affecting the at-retirement market. Helen Morrissey highlights the main areas discussed

Ensuring clients are fully aware of the open market option is a good way to ensure advisers and providers treat customers fairly says Kim Lerche-Thomsen

The open market option (OMO) is a highly valuable tool that is nevertheless woefully underused. Bernard Footitt discusses the inefficiencies that hamper the OMO's operation and puts forward ways to make it better

In April a new law will bring the Isle of Man system more in line with the UK's when it comes to pensions. Brendan Harper investigates the changes resulting from the Income Tax Bill 2007