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This is an important article by Aamina Zafar, highlighting the abuse faced by some within the pensions industry and the efforts made by employers to support them during the recent far-right riots. https://lnkd.in/eSTs2Xa8

Trivia.... According to the Pensions ACT (ACT 766), which of the following is true. Please provide your answer in the comments section below. To learn more about GESOPS, visit https://linktr.ee/gesops #gesopsissocial #gesopspension #gesopstrivia

Liverpool Echo: DWP confirms new Universal Credit rates with some set for £126 boost "The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the new Universal Credit rates that will come into effect in three months' time. DWP is to increase Universal Credit, and other benefits, by 1.7% - as set out in the Autumn Budget." See more: https://lnkd.in/eym5FrCd #pwME #MECFS #MyalgicE #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #LongCovid #PostCovid #UniversalCredit

The government's proposed reforms for defined benefit (DB) schemes are the latest piece in the pensions jigsaw 🧩 Find out how the proposed reforms may influence your endgame considerations and future planning of your DB scheme in @WBD_UK's article 👉 https://ow.ly/lch730sBvji

Our Autumn edition of DC Agenda is now live. In this edition, we look at the impact on DC schemes of the new Pensions Schemes Bill and Labour’s promised pensions review, the FCA’s recent consultation on the new value for money (VFM) framework for default arrangements in workplace DC schemes and some recent decisions of the First-tier Tribunal which demonstrate the limits on the extent of the Regulator’s powers. Read it here:https://lnkd.in/eC6kKuVs

Featured content: Vidett Limited's article suggesting three strategies to make pensions schemes more sustainable, was chosen for our 'Top Picks' newsletter. It was selected from items uploaded to the Pensions for Purpose platform during September as one of six pieces to share with members. #ClimateChange #NetZero #Sustainability #PensionsforPurpose https://ow.ly/lvia50TMFvC

Post-Budget Reflections: Pensions as a Legacy As the dust settles after last week’s UK Budget announcement, one point stands out, especially for those who have been planning to use pensions as a tax-free legacy. Changes in legislation mean that some of the benefits around passing pensions inheritance tax-free may no longer apply in the same way. For anyone who’s been using pensions as a strategy to protect and pass on wealth, it’s worth reviewing your plans. This change could mean it’s time to re-evaluate the most tax-efficient way forward to ensure your legacy is protected. Now, more than ever, having the right advice can make a real difference in adapting to these shifts. #Budget2024 #FinancialPlanning #LegacyPlanning #PensionStrategy #WealthManagement

The government's proposed reforms for defined benefit (DB) schemes is the latest piece in the pensions jigsaw 🧩 Find out how the proposed reforms may influence your endgame considerations and future planning of your DB scheme in @WBD_UK's article 👉 https://ow.ly/3t5l30sBGyQ

HUGE changes to IHT and pensions coming. Will be interesting to read the foot notes on this one. #financialplanning #portugal #wealthmanagement

The government's proposed reforms for defined benefit (DB) schemes is the latest piece in the pensions jigsaw 🧩 Find out how the proposed reforms may influence your endgame considerations and future planning of your DB scheme in @WBD_UK's article 👉 https://ow.ly/VL7530sBAnC