We voted to leave the EU by a majority and the markets are reacting with some volatility. Sterling and the FTSE are down and global markets are also reacting.
History and experience has taught us that at times of severe volatility you need to remain invested in the markets, now is not the time to switch out of your investments as you will probably only crystallise losses. Read more
In the first combined Spending Review and Autumn Statement since 2007, the Chancellor’s emphasis was on expenditure. He nevertheless made a range of tax-related announcements, the main ones being: Read more
The requirement for Auto Enrolment Pension Schemes is hotting up. This calendar year will see 46,000 pension schemes reach their Staging Date. It has been getting really busy for pension providers. Read more
The new pension legislation was implemented yesterday and the majority of life offices and financial advisers are back at work today.
It looks like clients have been working our advisers hard and perhaps going direct to pension providers too? Read more
Pensions and retirement income options have had a lot of media coverage over the last 12 months, since the budget last March.
The flexibility and income, annuity or cash options provided are fantastic. You will shortly have the freedom to use your pension fund as you wish. This is great news if you have other income options and assets to draw from. Read more
How good is your employee benefit package?
The business owner has a lot on their plate today with constant demands on the business and more red tape and legislation to comply with; RTI, employment law and Auto Enrolment to name a few. All this, in addition to doing business, making a profit and growing your business. Read more
You are probably well aware that on April 6th the changes to pension legislation mean that you could access the whole of your pension fund for your retirement if you wish? This assumes that you are in the right type of pension fund and have control over it; a Personal Pension or similar. Read more
This year has been an exciting year for IFAs in terms of new legislation for pensions and ISAs (NISAs). The new legislation should help IFAs generate more business as people engage with the need for advice around the changes, particularly the pension legislation. Read more