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Pensions Matters

Pension Investments
November 17, 2025
Pension Investments

How we structure our pension investments can make the difference between a long, comfortable retirement and a daily struggle to maintain the lifestyle we want.

Income in retirement options
October 10, 2025
Income in retirement options

Put an income generation strategy in place before it’s too late to change anything!

Investment portfolios and risk management
August 23, 2025
Investment portfolios and risk management

Investment portfolios can become unbalanced due to the different elements performing at differing rates of growth.

AI and non-resident SIPPs
August 22, 2025
AI and non-resident SIPPs

Benefits associated with AI and non-resident SIPPs

SIPPs for US residents
May 15, 2025
SIPPs for US residents

There are many expats with UK pensions living in the USA. It can be a challenge to get access to these pensions!

UK Inheritance Tax on Non-Resident Pensions
April 20, 2025
UK Inheritance Tax on Non-Resident Pensions

Taking proactive steps now is key to navigating IHT changes effectively and securing your financial legacy for the future.

Making the most out of the rule changes to QROPS
April 4, 2025
Making the most out of the rule changes to QROPS

With the new rules in place, there are several issues that need to be considered.

UK Inheritance Tax and New Long Term Non-Residence Rules
March 20, 2025
UK Inheritance Tax and New Long Term Non-Residence Rules

The recent UK Budget, like all major fiscal events, established clear winners and losers.

Defined Benefit Pension Transfers
March 11, 2025
Defined Benefit Pension Transfers

Transferring your defined benefit pension is a major decision that can significantly impact your financial future.

QROPS transfers - rule changes
February 6, 2025
QROPS transfers - rule changes

The recent UK budget has changed QROPS transfer rules and their tax treatment.

New year checklist: Financial Planning for Retirement
January 1, 2025
New year checklist: Financial Planning for Retirement

"Out with the old, in with the new." This year, take charge of your future with a solid financial planning checklist for success.

Compare pension schemes in the UK and France
December 19, 2024
Compare pension schemes in the UK and France

When comparing pension schemes in the UK and France, they are often at opposite ends of the spectrum.

Multi-jurisdiction divorce and pensions
September 14, 2023
Multi-jurisdiction divorce and pensions

Divorce can be a challenging process, even under the best circumstances.

Investment charges
Investment charges

Full transparency on fees and charges is a requirement for all parties involved in pension transfers.

New Lifetime Allowance rules
May 2, 2024
New Lifetime Allowance rules

There have been additional changes to the rules concerning the Lifetime Allowance.

Abolition of the LTA in the UK Budget
March 19, 2023
Abolition of the LTA in the UK Budget

No one anticipated the removal of the LTA in the Budget, despite the rumours that had been circulating.

Pension investment strategy
April 10, 2024
Pension investment strategy

How to draft a pension investment strategy in uncertain times

Retirement planning: new year, new country?
December 22, 2023
Retirement planning: new year, new country?

A focus on retirement planning for the New Year.

Updating your pension plan
February 17, 2024
Updating your pension plan

When making changes in life, you should also consider updating your pension plan.

QROPS transfers guidance
August 28, 2023
QROPS transfers guidance

The Pensions Regulator's guidance notes on QROPS transfers are welcome.

How to protect your investments
December 3, 2014
How to protect your investments

With so many funds available, it is important to learn how to protect your investments..