Andrew Megson: Autumn Budget 2021 pension planning predictions

What planners should look out for

clock • 4 min read

Andrew Megson gives pension planners a heads up on what Chancellor Rushi Sunak could announce in his Autumn Budget next week...

This year has been a particularly turbulent year for pensions. From the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) introducing the investment pathways to promote generic guidance as opposed to improving access to independent financial advice, to the temporary pausing of the state pension triple lock, savers would be forgiven for feeling uncertain about their future. And so, as the Autumn Budget 2021 approaches, the vast majority will be keen to hear certain reassurances from the government about the future of their pensions. After all, with the government now turning its focus towards paying f...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Pensions

Pension freedoms and lessons from Down Under

Pension freedoms and lessons from Down Under

How the UK can build a more 'robust and supportive' system

Verona Kenny
clock 09 April 2025 • 4 min read
UK workers regret not learning about pensions sooner

UK workers regret not learning about pensions sooner

Over half admit to feeling out of their depth, research finds

Isabel Baxter
clock 08 April 2025 • 2 min read
Why is it so difficult to switch a pension? Navigating the transfer maze

Why is it so difficult to switch a pension? Navigating the transfer maze

‘If I didn’t work in pensions, I might have simply given up on many occasions

Lisa Picardo
clock 08 April 2025 • 4 min read