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    Impact of Brexit on UK pensions, advisers & providers

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    EU residents & the impact of Brexit on UK pensions The financial services sector remains confused by the UK’s last-minute Brexit deal. EU-based advisers with UK resident clients, and UK-based advisory firms with EU resident clients must ensure they have

    reviewmypensions February 16, 2021February 16, 2021

    What is a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme?

    What is a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme?

    Defined benefit pension schemes explained A defined benefit (“DB”) scheme is a type of pension where income at retirement is pre-defined. Instead of saving up a pot of pension money, investing it and hoping for positive results, a DB pension

    reviewmypensions January 31, 2021January 31, 2021

    Pension Scheme Database Updated!

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    We’ve updated our defined benefit pension scheme database Our pension scheme database offers headline scheme benefit information and contact details for an array of UK final salary schemes. We want to help you trace lost pension money. Use our database

    reviewmypensions November 18, 2020November 26, 2020

    Is the 3 month CETV guarantee long enough?

    Is the 3 month CETV guarantee long enough?

    Is the 3 month pension guarantee period enough time? Defined benefit (final salary) pension transfer members are entitled to one free Cash Equivalent Transfer Value (CETV) each year. The CETV is the amount a scheme member can transfer from a

    reviewmypensions November 8, 2020November 9, 2020

    What is an enhanced or impaired pension annuity?

    What is an enhanced or impaired pension annuity?

    Improved pension income for those in poor health What is a pension annuity? A pension annuity is a secure retirement income. Those retiring with a pension pot will be presented with a range of options to convert that pension into

    reviewmypensions November 5, 2020November 6, 2020

    NEW! Pension Transfer Value Calculator

    measure your pension value

    Cash Equivalent Transfer Value (CETV) Calculation Estimator We’re pleased to launch our new calculator for defined benefit transfer values. Our calculator has been designed to provide you with a rough estimate of the transfer value you may be quoted by

    reviewmypensions November 2, 2020November 9, 2020

    Defined Benefit v Defined Contribution

    weighing apples and pears

    What are defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes? Large employers often design a bespoke benefits package for their employees. Staff are sectioned off into benefit tiers. A certain level of pension is awarded, usually linked to service. Many pension

    reviewmypensions October 29, 2020November 6, 2020

    Head to Head: BP Pension Fund v Shell Contributory Pension Fund (SCPF)

    goats butting heads

    Why do BP and Shell offer different employee pension benefits? Defined benefit pension schemes are ‘designed’ by the employer as an employee benefit. That means they all have different structures and benefits. Schemes can differ in terms of death benefits,

    reviewmypensions October 26, 2020November 6, 2020

    What is an ‘International’ Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)?

    SIPP taking notes about pensions

    The International SIPP is a UK pension designed for expats An international SIPP is a fully functional UK Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) plan designed specifically for non-UK residents. It works in the same way as a UK SIPP, but with

    reviewmypensions October 26, 2020November 6, 2020

    Full pension withdrawal – a good idea?

    man withdrawing money from pension cash machine

    Can I withdraw my UK pension? Unfortunately, we’ve had this question a lot recently. In simple terms, yes. You must be over minimum pension age (55 years) and have a pension which allows full withdrawal. If your pension doesn’t allow

    reviewmypensions October 23, 2020November 8, 2020
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