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Background HMRC has published draft legislation to bring most death benefits and unused pension pots within the scope of inheritance tax (“IHT”), and has asked for comments by 15 September 2025. In this response General comments...
Background On 30 June 2025, the FCA published a consultation on its proposed regulatory framework for “targeted support”. The consultation also sets out the FCA’s “early thinking and its direction of travel” on simplified...
Background On 12 December 2024, the FCA published a consultation on proposals for “targeted support” in pensions, as part of the wider Advice Guidance Boundary Review being undertaken by the FCA and the Government. General comments We...
Background The HMRC has issued a technical consultation on Inheritance Tax (“IHT”) on pensions: liability, reporting and payment. In this response Responses to specific consultation questions and related comments Responses to specific...
Background On 14 November 2024, the DWP issued a consultation on reforms to the DC pension market to build scale and put savers first. In this response General comments Responses to specific consultation questions We welcome the...
Background The DWP has issued a consultation on draft legislation to extend CDC provision to whole-life unconnected multiple employer schemes and other related provisions. In this response General comments Responses to specific questions...
Background On 8 August 2024, the FCA published a consultation on detailed rules and guidance for a new value for money (“VFM”) framework. In this response General comments General comments We welcome and support the policy aim of...
Background On 4 September 2024, the Government published a call for evidence as part the first phase of its pensions investment review. This first phase aims to boost investment, increase pension pots and tackle waste in the pensions...
Background On 1 May 2024, the Pensions Scams Industry Group (“PSIG”) issued a consultation to determine the future of the organisation. In this response General comments Responses to specific consultation questions General comments...
