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Labour's possible pension changes - what chance they happen?
There was little known about Labour’s plans for our retirement savings prior to last week’s general election - the party’s manifesto contained only a handful of mentions of pensions.
A Labour government: what the election means for your clients' finances
Tom Stevenson’s take on the election
Election manifestos compared: your at-a-glance guide
Tom Stevenson compares the politicians’ pitches
Are smoothed funds the answer to major FCA concerns?
While the dust may have settled on the FCA’s Retirement Income Review, the regulator has stressed that retirement income advice would remain a key focus for its activities moving forward.
How higher interest rates could transform our retirement
Tom Stevenson looks at the inflation story across both sides of the Atlantic and the impact this may have on our investment returns.
The ‘£287,560’ cost of matching the State Pension
We explain Triple Lock Plus - and the real value of your pension.
Capital gains and Investment Accounts
At face value, calculating the gains or losses on unit trusts and OEICs may seem a straightforward process. However, in reality it can be quite complicated.
The LTA replacement regime explained
When the new tax year begins on 6 April 2024, the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) replacement will come into force.
Pensions are now even more attractive to those saving for retirement
The attraction of saving into a pension became a whole lot more in March 2023 when a number of pension allowances were boosted in the Spring Budget.
Pensions – still the first port of call for retirement savings
In this article, I want to illustrate why pensions are still the starting point for clients saving for their retirement.
Investing beyond pensions and ISAs
What should clients do when they have money to invest but have already made their pension contributions and used up their ISA allowance?
Maximising tax benefits within an ISA
Three brief observations about Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) and their tax benefits.
Beneficiary flexi-access drawdown (BFAD) conundrum
Pitfalls and issues to be considered with the payment of beneficiaries flexi-access drawdown death benefits.
Transitional tax-free amount certificates
Applications need to made before the first RBCE in the new tax year.
Spotlight on Generative Artificial Intelligence
Given the rapid emergence of new technologies, continued awareness of cybersecurity is crucial in today's world.
Spring Budget 2024 - what it means for your clients' money
British ISA, NI cuts and changes to child benefit.
Planning opportunities at tax year end
A high-level look at some of the main considerations for financial planners
Autumn Statement 2023 – what it means for your clients’ money
Chancellor focuses on workers and small businesses
How ISAs might change - Autumn Statement
There are rumours of government changes to ISAs
The fight against cybercrime goes on
It’s more important than ever to be cyber-savvy
AIM high for later life clients with IHT investing
In the tax year ending on 31 March 2023, the government received a record-breaking £7.1bn in inheritance tax (IHT) – a 13% increase from the previous year.
Cybersecurity: addressing behavioural risks
Why individuals – both advisers and their clients – may be unable to work in the most secure way possible.
Making the most of annual allowances
New government legislation means the 2023/24 tax year has seen significant changes to the investment landscape.
What now for low-risk portfolios?
Looking-forward, bonds are now more attractively valued than at any point in the last 15 years. Short-dated bonds were yielding over 5% this July.
Do these numbers put the State Pension triple lock at risk?
New wage data suggest a further 8.5% rise in the payment
Why Now is a Good Time to Invest in AIM
AIM offers a number of attractions for private investors, including exposure to growth companies and the ability to mitigate Inheritance Tax.
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