UK enhanced annuity sales fell to £600 million in the second quarter of 2014, following the Budget pension reforms, according to research by Towers Watson.
Read more ...Regulator takes action against auto-enrolment failing firms
- Tuesday, 05 August 2014
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The Pensions Regulator has revealed it used its powers to ensure employers comply with their automatic enrolment duties 23 times during the second quarter of this year.
Read more ...'Worrying' auto-enrolment ignorance among firms
- Tuesday, 05 August 2014
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Two thirds of companies don't know the deadline for having their auto-enrolment schemes in place, a survey found.
Read more ...Scrap Lifetime Allowance and tax-free lump sum, Government told
- Monday, 04 August 2014
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The Lifetime Allowance and the 25% tax-free lump sum should be scrapped as part of more radical changes to the pensions and savings regime, The Centre for Policy Studies says.
Read more ...New tool to aid planners analyse fixed term annuities market
- Monday, 04 August 2014
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A new tool has been created for financial advisers to help navigate the complexities of the fixed term annuities market.
Read more ...Financial Planning firm hosts events to mark its 20th 'birthday'
- Monday, 04 August 2014
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A Financial Planning firm have been celebrating a major milestone with a variety of events.
Read more ...Two new millionaires named today by NS&I
- Friday, 01 August 2014
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Two men are celebrating today after being named as the £1 million winners in the NS&I Premium Bonds prize draw.
Read more ...WW1 centenary: Investment firms that have weathered wars profiled
- Friday, 01 August 2014
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With the centenary of World War One just days away, the Association of Investment Companies has put together a profile of the companies that have survived and prospered throughout that period despite global conflicts, depressions and recessions.
Read more ...AXA Wealth's pension sales up 18% and FUM hit £26.7 billion
- Friday, 01 August 2014
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AXA Wealth has reported that its funds under management grew 10 per cent to £26.7 billion in the last 12 months.
Read more ...Financial Planner: IHT to keep rising as receipts hit £3.4bn
- Thursday, 31 July 2014
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Inheritance Tax receipts for 2013-14 rose to around £3.4billion, HMRC has reported this morning.
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