16/10/2016
Following a report recently published by the Pensions Ombudsman it was identified that Freedom and Choice has contributed to a significant increase to the number of complaints received by the Ombudsman.16/10/2016
At the end of July 2016, the HMRC released an online application process allowing members to apply for Individual Protection 2014 (IP14), Individual Protection 2016 (IP16) or Fixed Protection 2016 (FP16). Members who are considering applying for protection can now do so using the following Government’s website
16/10/2016
Communicating effectively with over 30,000 Fund members on a regular basis is very time consuming and can be expensive. Whilst the Trustee looks to maintain the high quality of the communications it issues, it is looking for the most efficient and effective ways to communicate.14/10/2016
From 6 April 2016, there will be a new State Pension for people reaching State Pension age on or after this date. When the new State Pension is introduced it will replace the existing basic and additional State Pension. This will also mean the end contracting-out (of the additional State Pension) and the lower National Insurance rate you currently pay.