Elaine Turtle, Director of DP Pensions, discusses that pension investors continue to look at investing in bricks and mortar, be it their own business premises, an unusual property or just a sound investment.
Retirement Planner article – Using SIPP consolidation to bring pension freedom
People take out SIPPs for a variety of reasons, writes Elaine Turtle, Director at DP Pensions. Here she shares a case study which shows how the product’s versatility can help clients access funds to help facilitate their chosen lifestyle.
DP Pensions Ltd launch single investment SIPP
We are delighted to announce the launch of our new Premier Trust Single Investment SIPP in response to the growing number of advisers using them for their clients.
The Premier Trust Single Investment SIPP will complement our existing product range and offers a lower cost option for advisers and their clients.
David Phillips, Managing Director, DP Pensions said: “We have seen unprecedented change in the pensions industry in recent years and advisers are looking to partner with firms that are developing their product ranges, are financially strong and committed to the market for the long term. We are seeing growing interest from advisers using a single fund manager and have developed the Premier Trust Single Investment SIPP to meet this need.”
The SIPP will be able to hold the plan bank account and one investment account with a panel investment manager. DP Pensions has over 40 investment managers on the panel. If the desired investment manager is not currently on the panel they will look to add it providing it meets the required due diligence.
Elaine Turtle, Director, DP Pensions added: “Advisers are under increasing pressure to minimise the time they spend on administration and enable them to spend more time advising clients. They are looking for products that are simple to set up and are cost effective for clients. That is exactly what the Premier Trust Single Investment SIPP does. At just £195 a year, this product is not only transparent but also flexible with a wide range of DFMs, platforms and stockbrokers available. It meets the needs of advisers and their clients.”
David Schiller, Head of Financial Planning, Charles Cameron Financial Planning said: “The DP Pensions Single Investment SIPP is very welcome and a great addition to their suite of products. There is continued demand as more clients look to provide a simpler SIPP product, with a lower fee, but with the same technical knowledge and service underneath it. With continued consolidation in the financial services sector, the adviser community look to have the flexibility to move DFM or platform, should service deteriorate and this product enables us to have that.”
David Taplin, Chairman of Argentis Financial Management Ltd, and Head of Wealth at Arthur J. Gallagher said: “With clients looking to consolidate smaller pension pots but retain the flexibility to decide on the investments, the DP Pensions Single Investment SIPP will be ideal. We have used them for many years and rate their technical knowledge, staff and administration service very highly. There is a very wide range of DFM partners and these have been carefully selected based on their own due diligence, and there are low charges as you might expect from this type of product, but also if a client decides they want more flexibility to perhaps invest in commercial property then the SIPP can easily move to the DP Pensions Premier Trust SIPP product to accommodate this, making it a very useful financial planning tool.”
More details can be found at Single Investment SIPP
Professional Paraplanner article – Review could cause consumer confusion and difficulties for the SIPP sector
The final report on the Retirement Outcomes Review (ROR) could cause consumer confusion and difficulties for the SIPP sector, warns Elaine Turtle, Director at DP Pensions.
SIPPs Professional article – Elaine Turtle: Highlights from the Retirement Outcomes Review
The FCA recently published its final report on the Retirement Outcomes Review which Elaine Turtle, Director at DP Pensions, discusses its interesting ideas to improve the experience of non-advised consumers, but some of the areas could cause difficulties for the SIPP sector.
Don’t let a scammer enjoy your retirement
The FCA have launched a new Scamsmart campaign with The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to raise awareness of pension scams and urging the public to be cautious when approached about their pension.
The new campaign urges consumers to be ScamSmart and to check they are dealing with an authorised firm if they are considering changing their pension arrangements.
Find out more about the campaign here;
https://www.fca.org.uk/scamsmart
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SIPPs Professional article – Elaine Turtle: It’s pension tax relief Groundhog Day
Elaine Turtle, Director at DP Pensions, discusses the Treasury investigating the option of introducing a flat rate of pension tax relief once again.
Retirement Planner article – Case study: Making SSAS work during difficult times
Elaine Turtle, Director at DP Pensions, looks at a bittersweet SSAS example where tax-free cash helps ease the pain of a devastating medical diagnosis.
https://www.retirement-planner.co.uk/234348/rp-case-studies-making-ssas-work-difficult-times
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Further update
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) that came into force on 1 April 2018 in England and Wales now apply to any new or renewal leases that are granted in respect of commercial property. It is now unlawful for landlords to let premises that have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) with a rating below E without carrying out works to improve the energy efficiency of the building and to bring the EPC rating up to an E or better, unless the landlord obtains an exemption from the local authority. Please read the information carefully and contact your legal or financial adviser if you have any queries.
Adviser Business Review article – Tangible Moveable Property: what you can and can’t hold in SIPPs
Geoff Buck, Associate Director at DP Pensions, explains the rules around Tangible Moveable Property, what can be used in a SIPP and why product providers err on the side of caution.
https://adviserbusinessreview.com/tangible-moveable-property-what-you-can-and-cant-hold-in-sipps/