Monthly Archives: March 2013

Workplace pensions

Posted on March 8, 2013 by - Uncategorized

Frequently asked questions

UK employers now have a legal duty to enrol most employees into a qualifying workplace pension scheme and contribute towards their retirement following changes in the Pensions Act. (more…)

Minimising potential taxes and duties on your death

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Immediate access to your pension funds, allowing you to take out what you want, when you want it

As your wealth grows, it is inevitable that your estate becomes more complex. With over 400,000 people now expected to reach age 75 each year [1], more and more people could be faced with a 55 per cent tax charge on any money left in their pension fund when they die. (more…)

Income drawdown

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When you’re not ready to convert your pension fund into retirement income

If you decide that you’re not ready to convert your pension fund into retirement income by buying a lifetime annuity, but you do need funds, you have a few options. These are often known as income drawdown options. (more…)

Gender neutrality

Posted on March 8, 2013 by - Uncategorized

Women could increase their pension income
by over 20 per cent

The new 20 per cent uplift in capped income withdrawals, applicable from the 26 March this year, means that people could start to see the benefit of this uplift from the start of their new income year following this date. (more…)