Can High Earners Benefit from the End of the Lifetime Allowance?

What Readers Need to KnowThe UK lifetime allowance (LTA) was abolished from 6 April 2024.It has been replaced by the Lump Sum Allowance (LSA) of £268,275 and the Lump Sum and Death Benefit Allowance (LSDBA) of £1,073,100.The LSA caps tax-free cash across all UK …

Ankur Sharma | 01 June 2026

Should You Choose a SIPP or a SSAS for Greater Pension Control?

What Readers Need to KnowUK savers cannot legally run a pension entirely outside the regulated framework — every UK-registered pension must comply with HMRC and FCA or Pensions Regulator rules.The most common self-directed UK pension structures are SIPPs (for individuals) and SSAS schemes (forBusinessowners).More …

Ankur Sharma | 01 June 2026

Is Commercial Property in a SIPP Too Risky for Retirement Planning?

What Readers Need to KnowFull SIPPs can buy UK commercial property; platform SIPPs and workplace pensions typically cannot.Direct holdings of residential property are normally prohibited under the HMRC taxable property regime.SDLT applies at non-residential rates and cannot be reclaimed by the pension.Pensions can borrow …

Ankur Sharma | 01 June 2026

Does Taking Pension Drawdown Trigger the MPAA?

Ankur Sharma | 01 June 2026

UK Retirement Planning Guide 2026: Pension Reforms, Drawdown Trends and Investment Shifts

UK Retirement Planning 2026: Why Retail and Institutional Investors Are Rethinking the Future of Retirement

Ankur Sharma | 25 May 2026

Retirement Planning in the UK 2026: Pension Dashboard, Tax Shocks and Investor Strategy Explained

UK Retirement Planning 2026: Why Pension Dashboards, Tax Changes and Retirement Age Shifts Are Reshaping Investor Strategy

Ankur Sharma | 25 May 2026

Retirement Planning UK 2026: The New Pension Income Trend Retail and Institutional Investors Are Watching

UK Retirement Planning 2026: Why Collective Pension Income Is Becoming the Next Big Retirement Trend

Ankur Sharma | 25 May 2026

UK State Pension vs the World: Why Retirement Investors May Need More Than They Expect

The UK State Pension is a cornerstone ofRetirement Planningfor millions of households, and the new State Pension has been uprated several times in recent years under the triple-lock. Yet international comparisons consistently show that the UK State Pension is modest, particularly when compared with …

Ankur Sharma | 21 May 2026

Is Your State Pension Forecast Lower Than Expected?

It shows your current entitlement, your projected amount at State Pension age, and the gaps in your NI record.

Divya Sood | 19 May 2026

Is a SIPP Better Than a Stakeholder Pension in the UK?

Stakeholder schemes follow statutory minimum standards including capped annual management charges and low minimum contributions. SIPPs typically offer a far wider range of investments, often at a higher overall cost and with more administrative responsibility for the saver.

Divya Sood | 19 May 2026

Retirement Planning

Can High Earners Benefit from the End of the Lifetime Allowance?

Should You Choose a SIPP or a SSAS for Greater Pension Control?

Is Commercial Property in a SIPP Too Risky for Retirement Planning?

Does Taking Pension Drawdown Trigger the MPAA?

UK Retirement Planning Guide 2026: Pension Reforms, Drawdown Trends and Investment Shifts

Retirement Planning in the UK 2026: Pension Dashboard, Tax Shocks and Investor Strategy Explained

Retirement Planning UK 2026: The New Pension Income Trend Retail and Institutional Investors Are Watching

UK State Pension vs the World: Why Retirement Investors May Need More Than They Expect

Is Your State Pension Forecast Lower Than Expected?

Is a SIPP Better Than a Stakeholder Pension in the UK?

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