Friday, May 20th, 2011
The largest tour operator in Europe, TUI Travel, have revealed plans to merge four of their six active pension schemes in a very unusual restructuring plan.
Tags: Pension, Pension Scheme, Royalty Payments, TUI Travel
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
Budget proposals to raise the 18% Capital Gains Tax to a possible 40% or more would give the UK the highest level of Capital Gains Tax in the world. This will inevitably discourage investors, say the British Chambers of Commerce. Click headline to read more.
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Friday, May 28th, 2010
The need for shares investment advice has been highlighted in a report which states that 90 well-known UK investment funds are now seriously underperforming. Collectively, these so-called ‘dog’ funds contain £14.25bn of investors money, up 96% since last year.
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Wednesday, May 12th, 2010
As we emerge from the financial gorefest of the economic downturn, many investors are seeking refuge in guaranteed investments which offer stability plus no risk to capital. Guaranteed bonds offer the option to invest with the comfort of knowing that you get back at least what you put in – and, potentially, a lot more. But stock markets are not the only choice, with guaranteed investments – and the easy availability of a monthly income from your lump sum is another attraction.
Tags: Bonds, Canada Life, Financial Adviser Northern Ireland, Financial Advisers, Guaranteed Investment, Guaranteed Investments, Home Mortgage, Investment, MetLife, Pension Scheme, Stocks & Shares, Unemployment Insurance
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Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Pension planning is on the minds of savers again, with 1 in 3 people thinking of setting up private pension schemes this year, compared with just 1 in 5 a year ago, according to Legal and General.
Tags: AIB Bank, Inheritance Planning, Legal & General, LV=, M&G Corporate Bond, Maxi ISA Contribution, Mortgage Protection Insurance, Mortgage Rates, Pension Planning, Pension Plans, Pension Scheme, Private Pension, Private Pensions
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
It is important, when considering a pension transfer, that the correct assessment has been carried out on your existing pension, as well as a pension review on the pension product or wrapper that you are moving to.
Tags: AIB Bank, Co-Operative Bank, Commercial Loans, Company Pension Scheme, Company Pensions, Investment News, Life Policy, Marks & Spencer, Maxi ISA Contribution, Money Purchase Pension Scheme, Occupational Pension Scheme, Pension Advice, Pension Review, Pension Scheme, Pension Transfer Advice, Pension Transfers, Pensions News
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
The gradual decline of pensions provision in both public and private sectors may lead to a situation where large portions of the population are strapped for cash in their retirement.
Tags: AIB Bank, Critical Illness Advice, Deloitte, EIS, Financial Adviser, Investing Advice, London Stock Exchange, Maxi ISA Contribution, Maximum Pension Contribution, Mortgage Deposit, Northern Ireland Bank, Office of Fair Trading, Pension Scheme, Pensions, Personal Pension, Retirement, Retirement Planning
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Wednesday, August 5th, 2009
When considering a company pension scheme, there are many questions to answer. It is crucial to remember that a company pension is part of a larger package of employee benefits, which may vary considerably from company to company.
Tags: AIB Bank, Co-Operative Bank, Commercial Loans, Company Pension Scheme, Company Pensions, Critical Illness Policy, Employee Benefit Packages, Financial Adviser, Fixed Rate Mortgages, Group Personal Pension, Income Protection Insurance, Maxi ISA Contribution, Mortgage Deposit, Northern Ireland Bank, Pension Scheme, Personal Pension, Retirement
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Monday, July 27th, 2009
Before making an investment decision, you must identify your ‘risk profile’ as an investor. How much risk do you feel comfortable with? Certain products offer more promising returns than others, but the risk is higher as well.
Tags: Bonds, Canada Life, Income Payment Protection Insurance, Income Tax Allowances, Individual Voluntary Arrangement, Investment Risk, Investments, ISAs, Mortgage Adviser, Online Mortgage Deals, Pension Scheme, Personal Finance, Savings, Stocks & Shares
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Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009
Are you a high earner? Then being alert to certain aspects of your tax planning regime could save you a substantial sum. From next (tax) year, April 2010, new rules come into effect that you should be aware of. As of next April, if your salary is over £100,000, then you may wish to consider that you face a [...]
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