Retirement
Retirement | 6 Nov 18
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
Retirement | 2 Nov 18
Pension freedom users need to plan ahead, experts say
Advisers are ‘not educated enough’ to help over-55 investors
Best Practice | 1 Nov 18
Most UK adviser firms set up to help vulnerable clients
Only a small amount of UK financial advisers are prepared to send vulnerable clients to specialists in the sector.