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MIR annuity hurdle could be as high as £300,000

IFAonline| 16 Jul 2010 | 12:39

The pension pot needed to satisfy the minimum income requirement could need to be as much as £300,000 in order to stop people falling back on state benefits, Towers Watson says.

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FSA issues advice warning over DB scheme transfers

The FSA has issued a warning to advisers over occupational pension transfer deals after it became concerned over the quality of advice being given.

IFAonline| 13 Jul 2010 | 14:00
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'Ponzi' public sector pensions threaten economic stability

Public sector pensions have been run like an "unstable Ponzi scheme" which threatens to impoverish future generations, according to an independent report.

IFAonline| 07 Jul 2010 | 09:54

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Budget 2010: What will be the impact on DB members?

Yesterday, the Government said it would work with the industry on “alternative ways” to implement pension tax relief restrictions, including reducing the annual allowance to between £30,000 and £45,000 instead.

IFAonline| 23 Jun 2010 | 10:38

Budget 2010: Government scraps age 75 rule on annuities

The Government will scrap the rule which creates an effective obligation to purchase an annuity by age 75.

IFAonline| 22 Jun 2010 | 14:11
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Budget 2010: Government scraps age 75 rule - UPDATE 2

The government will scrap the rule which creates an effective obligation to purchase an annuity by age 75.

Retirement Planner| 22 Jun 2010 | 14:11
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Budget 2010: Govt to consult on pension tax relief plans

The Government is set to work with the industry on “alternative ways” to implement pension tax relief restrictions – and is considering reducing the annual allowance to as little as £30,000.

IFAonline| 22 Jun 2010 | 13:28
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Budget 2010: Public sector pension costs spiralling

Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed the government will tackle the “spiralling” cost of public sector pensions.

IFAonline| 22 Jun 2010 | 13:08
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Commission to tackle ‘unsustainable’ public sector pensions

The Government has established an independent commission to look at ways of reducing the costs of public sector pensions.

IFAonline| 21 Jun 2010 | 07:04
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Blog: What can pension funds learn from BP crisis?

The Gulf of Mexico oil spill crisis may not only prove a wake-up call for BP but for UK pension funds too.

IFAonline| 11 Jun 2010 | 12:00
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RDR proposals could cost scheme joiners £350 each

The RDR will cost employees joining pension schemes around £350 each, Creative Benefit Solutions warns.

IFAonline| 09 Jun 2010 | 13:01
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Comment: BP fall-out highlights pension fund risk

Who knew that BP stood not just for British Petroleum but also for British Pensions?

IFAonline| 04 Jun 2010 | 15:40
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Global economic crisis unresolved - Lombard Street Research

The global economic crisis has still not been solved, chairman and chief economist of Lombard Street Research warns.

IFAonline| 02 Jun 2010 | 12:09