Highlighting imminent changes

PENSIONS

Many people are not aware that a new pensions regime will come into force on 6 April so advisers have an important role in ensuring that their clients are ready for the changes

We all remember Victor Meldrew's saying, and it seems an appropriate one for the countdown to A-Day. We have been discussing A-Day for what feels like years, yet on 6 April this year it is going to happen - in less than two months. Over the past couple of years I am sure we all doubted the fact that A-Day would actually occur and even at this late stage we are still awaiting clarification on its inheritance tax implications. How well prepared are we as an industry, and more importantly, how well prepared are our clients? If we consider things from the industry perspective, we have focu...