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Summary Funding Statement 2017 now available
08
Jun
2017
The Trustee has now published the Summary Funding Statement outlining the results of the 30 June 2016 actuarial interim assessment.
BT review of BTPS benefits
30
May
2017
BT have announced that they have commenced a review of the BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) benefits.
How much will your State Pension be?
18
May
2017
Reforms in April 2016 introduced the new State Pension. Most people reaching State Pension Age this year won’t be entitled to the full amount. How much will your State Pension be?
Snap general election halts decision to reduce MPAA
28
Apr
2017
Following the announcement of a general election, the Government is expediting the Finance (No 2) Bill before Parliament is dissolved on 3 May 2017.
Pension Scams
Pension scheme members are being approached by ‘unregulated’ providers with tempting investment and cash offers for their pension savings. Beware! This type of offer could be a scam, so check carefully before making any decisions. These offers may sound legitimate but they typically offer unusual investments like overseas property or biofuel, promising high returns, whilst not making you aware of the high risks and downsides.
Early access to your pension savings may sound tempting, but usually you can’t access pension savings before either age 50 or 55 unless you are seriously ill. So make sure you check your facts before you make an irreversible decision. If you’d like more information or want to report pension fraud, contact The Pensions Advisory Service, using the details on www.pensionsadvisoryservice.org.uk or Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. Being taken in by one of these scams is likely to result in you being poorer in retirement, and could mean you face substantial tax charges.
There are certain things to look out for: website promotions, in-home visits from ‘introducers’, cold calls, text messages or adverts encouraging you to transfer your pension to a new arrangement for a cash payment or loan. Please take the time to read the Money Advice Service's guide to pension scams and the Pensions Regulator's guide to pension scams before making any important decisions in relation to your pension savings.