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May 12, 2026
HMRC published Pension Schemes Newsletter 180 in April 2026, providing the first detailed — if still provisional — guidance on the transitional regulations that will...
May 9, 2026
On 25 March 2026, the FCA published Consultation Paper CP26/10: Simplifying the Pensions and Investment Advice Rules. This paper builds on the long-running Advice Guidance...
May 9, 2026
Earlier this month you may have seen that Transact featured in the lead article in the Sunday Times Money Section over the Easter weekend. The...
April 8, 2026
The Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA) was introduced alongside the 2015 ‘freedom and choice’ reforms. Its purpose is to prevent "pension recycling"—where individuals access their...
April 8, 2026
Each year, we have seen an increase in clients taking their tax-free cash (TFC) ahead of the Autumn Budget. While autumn might feel distant, the...