10/05/2017
As we approach the general election, State Pension provision and in particular how it increases each year, is a topic for political debate, especially as the leading parties have already declared different pledges in this regard.04/05/2017
Following the announcement to call a snap general election, the Government has proposed changes to the Finance (No 2) Bill to expedite it before Parliament is dissolved.07/04/2017
An independent report prepared by former Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry suggests that the State Pension Age should rise to age 68 by 2039.27/03/2017
After much speculation, the pensions industry welcomed the news that the Treasury would not be looking to implement ‘significant changes’ to the UK’s pension taxation system.
20/03/2017
You recently received a communication from the Trustee entitled ‘Election – Cast your vote!’.20/03/2017
If you are considering applying for Individual Protection 2014 (IP 2014), the deadline to submit your application is midnight on 5 April 2017.20/03/2017
The Chancellor in his recent budget on 9 March 2017, announced that HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will introduce a 25% tax charge on Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) transfers for members not in the European Economic Area (EEA), unless certain conditions apply.24/02/2017
Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced positive action to prevent pension scams. He sets out three key initiatives on how the Government plans to take action.24/02/2017
Taking simple steps to protect yourself from pension scams, is the best way to protect your pension scheme assets. Follow these simple steps to help protect yourself from scammers.09/01/2017
On behalf of the Trustee, the Electoral Reform Service (ERS) is managing the selection and appointment process for two new MNTDs to join the Trustee board with effect from May 2017. For those individuals who were interested in putting themselves forward, applications had to be received by ERS before 5pm on 7 November 2016.