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Pensions - What's New in October 2007? Nov 07

As you may be aware, from 6th April 2006, new rules came into effect in relation to selecting Member Nominated Trustees (MNTs) to occupational pension schemes and from 31 October 2007 Employers will no longer be permitted to opt out of the MNT requirements. Current opt out arrangements will come to an end on 31 October 2007 at the latest. Even if your scheme has no active or pensioner members you must include a nomination process in which deferred members must participate.

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E Smart Money Nov/Dec Edition


The Nov/Dec edition of Beckett e smart money is now available. Topics covered in this edition include the following:

  • The credit crunch,how did it all begin? A knock-on effect for credit markets and the wider world economy.
  • Banking bail-out, £500bn underwritten and guaranteed by the Treasury.
  • UK officially on the brink of a recession, government measures intended to lessen the effects.
  • Completing your tax return tax doesn’t have to be taxing, but don’t miss the deadline.
  • Three-part financial rescue package reducing the effects of the credit crisis on the UK economy.
  • The corporate credit crunch ten tips to survive the credit squeeze.
  • Preserving your wealth make sure your heirs are not left facing an unexpected tax bill.
  • Pension reform your pension questions answered.
  • Open Market Options speeding up the time of payments made to pensioners.
  • State pension amended pensions bill boosts entitlements.
  • Festive stocking fillers an alternative gift for children this Christmas.
  • Protecting the unexpected peace of mind when you need it most.
  • Enterprise Investment Schemes…helping smaller trading companies brings investor relief.
  • Financial Services Compensation Scheme guarantees for savers’ deposits.
  • Coming to the end of your current mortgage deal?
  • Lack of funding in wholesale markets has led to a dramatic reduction in the mortgages available.
  • Mortgage approvals…57 per cent lower than a year ago.
  • New rules aimed at reducing repossessions help for struggling homeowners.
  • Personal finance a quick guide to the jargon of financial planning.
  • Tax facts 2008/09 income tax rates and allowances.
  • Volatile markets pension schemes have relatively limited exposure.
  • Savvy savers…protecting your savings.

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