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Schemes sponsors could receive a £2bn tax windfall following a change in HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) policy on VAT recovery in response to two European Court cases.

The pension industry is in danger of being overwhelmed by the volume of legislative changes it is facing, says the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA).

UK investors lost out on more than £680m in rightful returns from foreign shares and bonds in the latest financial year, according to new research.

Most Buzz respondents could not identify significant failings in what schemes were doing to alert members who might exceed their lifetime allowance.

Naomi Rainey looks at the issues around FP14 and IP14 for employers and trustees

Naomi Rainey explores difficulties schemes will face due to HMRC’s interpretation of an ECJ ruling

Helen Morrissey looks at the impact of the LTA falling to £1.25m at the end of this tax year

Defined contribution (DC) schemes could be exempt from paying VAT on management costs, according to a European Advocate General.

Jack Jones looks at the unexpected impact risk sharing and transfer exercises can have on members’ tax bills

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed the legal and tax frameworks for tax transparent funds (TTFs) will be implemented this summer, after suffering delays.