Women in UK get 40% less pension than men

Study finds the pension shortfall is almost double the gender pay gap

THE PROS AND CONS OF QNUPS

Since HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) introduced the Qualifying Non-UK Pension Scheme (Qnups) in 2010, there has been much interest but little uptake of these as standalone pensions. Initially, Qnups were regarded as inheritance tax (IHT) planning vehicles. However, the primary purpose must be to provide retirement benefits. The limitations on how these benefits can […]

Retirement | 5 Nov 18

Quarter of over-55s unaware of pension tax, L&G study finds

Of more than 2,000 over-55-year-olds surveyed in the UK, 21% would be ‘shocked’ to pay tax on their pension

Retirement | 5 Nov 18

The outlook for decumulation products in the retirement space

The potential of this market is huge, but eating into capital is a big issue

Beware: Contentious blacklist, revised Rops, HMRC offshore vow

Retirement | 2 Nov 18

Pension freedom users need to plan ahead, experts say

Advisers are ‘not educated enough’ to help over-55 investors

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