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Why are Self-Invested Personal Pensions sometimes mis-sold?

By |March 18th, 2021|SIPPS Pensions|

At the time of pension planning and when vetting your financial advisor, you can check that fees are clear and reasonable. However, other and less obvious reasons might indicate that you were mis-sold a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) - which has led to far too many people losing substantial amounts of money which would otherwise [...]

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What you need to know about holding crypto investments in a SIPP

By |February 23rd, 2021|SIPPS Pensions|

You can hold all kinds of investments in a SIPP, from stocks and shares to commercial property. You have countless investment opportunities, but what’s most important is that you’re informed about the processes themselves. What fees can you expect? Are there any rules or regulations I should know about? Am I fully aware of the [...]

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How does a SIPP work?

By |January 8th, 2021|SIPPS Pensions|

We specialise in handling SIPP claims and our expertise is clearly demonstrated in the breadth of knowledge found in our collection of guides & insights. In this particular guide, we’ve provided a comprehensive look at SIPPs, how they work, their investment benefits, and the ways in which they can go wrong.  What is a SIPP? [...]

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Claims now being accepted against Guinness Mahon

By |November 12th, 2020|SIPPS Pensions|

In February 2020, Guinness Mahon Trust Corporation entered administration amidst complaints regarding unregulated and unvetted SIPP investments. Since then, the FSCS has been accepting claims against the provider. In this guide, we take a look at what exactly went wrong with Guinness Mahon and how you can claim if you’ve been affected by an investment [...]

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The ins and outs of SIPPs and tax

By |October 14th, 2020|SIPPS Pensions|

One of the best and most fundamental aspects of SIPPs is that they give you complete control over your pension pot so you can manage it accordingly. That said, there are many tax-related benefits that are available, including the income tax relief on contributions allowed by the HMRC, as well as benefits regarding SIPPs and [...]

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What investments can be held in a SIPP?

By |October 9th, 2020|SIPPS Pensions|

With the right investor, SIPP investments can be incredibly rewarding ventures and there are a variety of investments you can make through a Self-Invested Personal Pension scheme.  However, as mentioned above it takes the right kind of investor to reap the rewards of SIPP investments. You need to be realistic and informed about the level [...]

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Seven questions to ask a potential SIPP provider

By |October 2nd, 2020|SIPPS Pensions|

With any investment, there is an element of risk involved which means making a profit is never guaranteed. However, if you are willing to take those risks and wish to put your money into a self-invested personal pension (SIPP), it is vital to investigate your provider before signing up with them, to ensure that they [...]

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Were you mis-sold a SIPP pension by Avacade and Alexandra Associates?

By |September 21st, 2020|SIPPS Pensions|

Did you invest your hard-earned money into a SIPP with Avacade or Alexandra Associates? There has been lots of news surrounding the unregulated introducers in recent weeks, with a High Court case resulting in a large payout for clients of the introducers. If you believe you were mis-sold by Avacade Investments or Alexandra Associates, here’s [...]

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How much money can I put in a SIPP?

By |August 27th, 2020|SIPPS Pensions|

If you have never invested money into a SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension) and you intend to transfer your salary pension into one, you’re likely wondering how much money you should put in. It is easy to feel a little overwhelmed, especially since there’s no clear and definitive answer.  ]Continue reading for a detailed look at [...]

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Everything you need to know about Liberty SIPP

By |August 12th, 2020|SIPPS Pensions|

Liberty SIPP entered administration in April 2020 after it was insolvency was advised based on the number of claims against it. It was advised to enter administration to protect any creditors, including former customers like you. After the company entered administration, there has been much debate about how investors can get their money back. If [...]

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