Barnier says Solvency II delay for UK pension schemes
Business Regulation

Barnier says Solvency II delay for UK pension schemes

12y Idris Nagri

Barnier says Solvency II delay for UK pension sche...

European Commissioner Michel Barnier has announced a delay to the timetable to apply Solvency II rules to UK pension schemes, but “insisted” they will...

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Local government pensions: The seven main changes
Corporate Governance

Local government pensions: The seven main changes

12y Idris Nagri

Local government pensions: The seven main changes

New local government pension scheme details revealed Read More...

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Corporate restructuring surge threatens covenants
Company News

Corporate restructuring surge threatens covenants

12y Idris Nagri

Corporate restructuring surge threatens covenants

A surge in corporate restructuring caused by the recession has put employer covenants at risk, warns Punter Southall Transaction Services. Read More...

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Nine pension rules and legislation tweaks in Budget
Personal Tax

Nine pension rules and legislation tweaks in Budget

12y Idris Nagri

Nine pension rules and legislation tweaks in Budge...

Tweaks rather than overhauls for pensions Read More...

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Budget2012: Age-related allowances to be phased out
Personal Tax

Budget2012: Age-related allowances to be phased out

12y Kevin Reed , Writer

Budget2012: Age-related allowances to be phased ou...

Pensioners should not have to fill out SA forms, says chancellor Read More...

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Baker Tilly picks up Danish pensions trust audit
Audit

Baker Tilly picks up Danish pensions trust audit

12y Kevin Reed , Writer

Baker Tilly picks up Danish pensions trust audit

Pensions advisor's launch in the UK sees Baker Tilly pick up audit work Read More...

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Solvency II will kill DB schemes and bankrupt business
Business Regulation

Solvency II will kill DB schemes and bankrupt business

12y Idris Nagri

Solvency II will kill DB schemes and bankrupt busi...

Solvency II will force all remaining defined benefit schemes to close and could lead to significant job losses as UK companies fold, lobby groups warn...

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Government pension scheme qualified by the NAO
Audit

Government pension scheme qualified by the NAO

12y Kevin Reed , Writer

Government pension scheme qualified by the NAO

Civil Superannuation accounts qualified due to a lack of record-keeping over pension payments Read More...

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The tangible benefits of intangibles
Accounting Standards

The tangible benefits of intangibles

12y Stuart Whitwell

The tangible benefits of intangibles

Pension deficit? Leverage the brand, says Stuart Whitwell Read More...

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Accounting for liabilities backed by 50% of schemes
Accounting Standards

Accounting for liabilities backed by 50% of schemes

12y Idris Nagri

Accounting for liabilities backed by 50% of scheme...

Almost half of pension funds now believe that liabilities should be included on annual scheme accounts, according to latest research. Read More...

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Crowe takes Citizens Advice audit after pensions spat
Accounting Firms

Crowe takes Citizens Advice audit after pensions spat

12y Kevin Reed , Writer

Crowe takes Citizens Advice audit after pensions s...

Disagreement over pensions accounting sees Baker tilly step down as Citizens Advice auditor Read More...

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No time like the present to sort out pensioners' tax
Personal Tax

No time like the present to sort out pensioners' tax

12y Idris Nagri

No time like the present to sort out pensioners' t...

The government's consultation on modernising the personal tax system is long overdue, says Alan Boby Read More...

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AS2011: pensions measures to save £450m a year
Corporate Tax

AS2011: pensions measures to save £450m a year

12y Idris Nagri

AS2011: pensions measures to save £450m a year

Clarifying rules around asset-based pensions schemes will benefit businesses, say advisors Read More...

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AS2011: Osborne targets pension tax avoidance
Personal Tax

AS2011: Osborne targets pension tax avoidance

12y Idris Nagri

AS2011: Osborne targets pension tax avoidance

Osborne targets tax avoidance based on pensions in an effort to raise £500m a year Read More...

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Pension fund members face 70% tax charge
Personal Tax

Pension fund members face 70% tax charge

12y Idris Nagri

Pension fund members face 70% tax charge

High Court to rule on whether pension schemes are legal Read More...

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Former ATT president arrested
Administration

Former ATT president arrested

13y Idris Nagri

Former ATT president arrested

Andrew Meeson and three associates charged with stealing £5m through a tax fraud Read More...

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Pension watchdog scrutinises pre-pack administrations
Business Recovery

Pension watchdog scrutinises pre-pack administrations

13y Idris Nagri

Pension watchdog scrutinises pre-pack administrati...

Regulator shines spotlight on insolvencies that drop pension liabilities Read More...

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HMRC to contact pensioners over its underpayment error
Personal Tax

HMRC to contact pensioners over its underpayment error

13y Idris Nagri

HMRC to contact pensioners over its underpayment e...

Taxman mistake leads to taxpayers paying back on their pensions tax Read More...

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Pensioners pay 27% of income on tax
Personal Tax

Pensioners pay 27% of income on tax

13y Idris Nagri

Pensioners pay 27% of income on tax

Analysis shows less well-off households pay up to 33% of income on tax Read More...

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Do charities need aid with pensions accounting?
Accounting Firms

Do charities need aid with pensions accounting?

13y Idris Nagri

Do charities need aid with pensions accounting?

Charity finance group to help solve dispute over accounting for pensions deficit Read More...

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Citizens Advice pension 'hit by accounting grey area'
Accounting Standards

Citizens Advice pension 'hit by accounting grey area'

13y Idris Nagri

Citizens Advice pension 'hit by accounting grey ar...

Citizens Advice FD Alistair Gibbons insists pension accounting issue that made Baker Tilly resign Read More...

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NI for pensioners 'would raise £500m a year'
Personal Tax

NI for pensioners 'would raise £500m a year'

13y Idris Nagri

NI for pensioners 'would raise £500m a year'

Government confirms figure following debate over paying for elderly care Read More...

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Risk, accounting standards and the pensions puzzle
Accounting Standards

Risk, accounting standards and the pensions puzzle

13y Idris Nagri

Risk, accounting standards and the pensions puzzle

Companies are de-risking pensions, but are accounting standards behind the trend and should we be worried? Read More...

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Short-term accounting 'no good for pensions'
Accounting Standards

Short-term accounting 'no good for pensions'

13y Idris Nagri

Short-term accounting 'no good for pensions'

The National Association of Pension Funds warns accounting standards are falling short of the mark Read More...

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HMRC 'has not changed stance on pension investments'
Personal Tax

HMRC 'has not changed stance on pension investments'

13y Idris Nagri

HMRC 'has not changed stance on pension investment...

Freedom SIPP customers will still be liable to tax on property investments Read More...

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PwC advises ITV on pension deal with Credit Suisse
Accounting Firms

PwC advises ITV on pension deal with Credit Suisse

13y Idris Nagri

PwC advises ITV on pension deal with Credit Suisse

Broadcaster insures pension scheme with investment bank rather than insurance provider Read More...

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FTSE 100 pension deficits slashed by £32bn
Accounting Standards

FTSE 100 pension deficits slashed by £32bn

13y Idris Nagri

FTSE 100 pension deficits slashed by £32bn

Aggregate pension deficit falls 63%, says LCP Read More...

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