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Pensions Matters

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January 13, 2026
Capital Gains Tax

Budget statements are always preceded by a slew of rumours and conjecture. The 2025 UK Autumn budget was no exception.

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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.

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October 10, 2025
Income in retirement options

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

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August 23, 2025
Investment portfolios and risk management

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

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August 22, 2025
AI and non-resident SIPPs

Benefits associated with AI and non-resident SIPPs

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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March 11, 2025
Defined Benefit Pension Transfers

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

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February 6, 2025
QROPS transfers - rule changes

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

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.

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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.

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September 14, 2023
Multi-jurisdiction divorce and pensions

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

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Investment charges

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

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May 2, 2024
New Lifetime Allowance rules

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

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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.

April 10, 2024
Pension investment strategy

How to draft a pension investment strategy in uncertain times

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

A focus on retirement planning for the New Year.

February 17, 2024
Updating your pension plan

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

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August 28, 2023
QROPS transfers guidance

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

December 3, 2014
How to protect your investments

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