The LTA has been abolished but life isn't any simpler for advisers

A whistlestop tour of post-LTA pension rules

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Keeley Paddon is still searching for the simple life after the lifetime allowance abolition...

As we enter a new political era, it's likely many financial planners will be thinking 'what next' for pensions. However, it is important not to get caught up in what might be in store, but to remain in the present.  That means making sure advice continues to reflect current pensions legislation.  For that reason, a clear understanding of the April 2024 lifetime allowance (LTA) changes continues to be essential. This was an important and potentially complex piece of reform for advisers.   As was widely commented at the time, the abolition did not mean there were no longer limits on ...

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