Retirement

Best Practice | 29 Jan 18

A petition has been set up to get the UK Government to scrap the “unfair” and “discriminatory” 25% charge on qualifying recognised overseas pension scheme (Qrops) transfers.

Europe | 26 Jan 18

A woman whose father has dementia has failed to get the England and Wales Court of Protection to stop him from being able to remarry, which will substantially reduce her inheritance after his death.

Best Practice | 26 Jan 18

The UK Government has removed an amendment to the Financial Guidance and Claims Bill, that would have required people taking benefits under the pension freedoms or transferring benefits to be automatically enrolled into guidance.

Best Practice | 24 Jan 18

Withdrawals under the pension freedoms have hit an all time low, reducing the need for emergency regulation or government intervention, an industry expert says.

Best Practice | 22 Jan 18

The UK High Court has ruled that communications group BT cannot change a pension scheme from the retail price index (RPI) to the generally lower consumer price index, placing more significance on an imminent government white paper on defined benefit pension schemes, a legal expert says.