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Investment | 19 Mar 26
House of Lords votes to scrap government power to mandate where pension schemes invest
It comes as a blow to pensions minister Torsten Bell, who has been adamant about keeping the reserve power
Latest news | 19 Mar 26
Bank of England holds base rate at 3.75% as increases now expected later this year
The UK’s base rate had been predicted to gradually come down over the course of 2026, but the war in Iran has shifted expectations
Inheritance tax on pensions gets the final green light despite industry pushback
From April 2027, pensions will form part of someone’s estate for IHT purposes when they die
UAE’s tax status reprieve for expats fleeing conflict not a panacea – Mishcon de Reya
Authorities in the UAE have hinted they will show leniency on rules that require expats to be present for a minimum number of days
Exclusive: IFGL acquires Octium Group in strategic European expansion
CEO Rob Allen says having a presence in Ireland will differentiate IFGL from all other life groups