Change to Pensions Rule Could Hit up to 4 million
As many as 4 million people could be affected by government plans to allow private sector final salary schemes to increase pension payments in line with consumer prices index (CPI), rather than the more generous retail prices index (RPI).
Pensions minister Steve Webb said the government were not going to permit existing pension policies a modification power to make it easier to use CPI for schemes that do not have the power to amend rules. He proposed though making the CPI the minimum requirement for new private schemes.
Around two thirds of pension schemes are legally bound to remain linked to the RPI with a third, around 4 million schemes, not having RPI “hard wired” in to their rules.
For those who will see their policy switch to CPI, it is estimated to reduce the value of their pension payments by around 15 percent.
Webb said: “We do not believe that government should intervene to give pension schemes powers to change their rules if they do not already have such powers and our consultation out today will seek views on this approach. We need to ensure that people can have confidence in their powers.”
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Ricky passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in June 2022 after leaving his indelible mark on the company he founded and headed for over 35 years.
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Ricky worked as an Investigator in the Inland Revenue for over 20 years before founding Steedman & Company in 1987, giving him the experience and knowledge that enabled him to help so many clients over the years.
His appearance on a Channel 4 television programme about the inside workings of Revenue and Customs was watched by 4.1m which sealed his status as one of the most highly respected tax consultants to ever work in Scotland.
Ricky led all tax investigation and COP 9 cases, using his extensive knowledge to help people reach a positive resolution to their situation.
Ricky passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in June 2022 after leaving his indelible mark on the company he founded and headed for over 35 years.
