
We expand wellbeing support as part of Mental Health Awareness Week
Here at iPensions Group, we are further strengthening our support for mental health and wellbeing across the company as we continue to expand the business. This week we are backing Mental Health Awareness Week, run by the Mental Health Foundation, with a series of events, workshops and sessions from May 15th 2023. Support during Mental Health...
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Integrating £500 million AUA following acquisition
We are delighted to announce that we have recently completed the seamless migration of Forthplus SIPP customers ahead of schedule, integrating £500 million assets under administration. We acquired the business assets of Edinburgh-based Forthplus Pensions, which was in administration, at the end of last year and initially expected to take at least six months to...
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Consolidation and technology will drive SIPP market expansion
Around one in three advisers say SIPP consolidation is increasing. Our recent research shows that advisers believe pension consolidation and technology investment by providers will drive continuing expansion of the SIPP market. Nearly two out of three (63%) of advisers identified consolidation and investment in enhanced administration technology as the main drivers of growth in...
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iPensions Group acquires Forthplus SIPP
We are delighted to announce the acquisition of the Forthplus Pensions book of business providing certainty to its 2,500-plus members. The acquisition of the Edinburgh-based SIPP provider and administrator enables customers who include UK expats to transfer to a company with over two decades of experience in UK and international pensions and a commitment to...
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Don’t let a scammer enjoy your retirement
Scammers are targeting pension pots of all sizes – make sure you know how to spot the signs. Pension scammers are targeting people like you with the average victim losing £91,000 each. Scams are hard to spot and are often disguised with credible websites, testimonials and materials which make them look like the real thing....
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Innovation focus with cloud technology partnership
With a technology-driven approach for pension solutions in the SIPP market, we are strengthening our focus on innovation with private cloud infrastructure from the leading technology solutions provider Rackspace Technology® (NASDAQ: RXT). The multicloud solutions provider is supporting our ambitious growth plans following significant inhouse investment in our highly scalable pension platform, allowing us to continue...
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The rise of ‘clone firm’ pension scams and how to protect yourself
Pension and investment scams are on the rise in the UK, with a worrying increase in the number of reported scams taking place during the Coronavirus pandemic. Due to the financial instability created by the continuing crisis, many people are looking to secure their future finances. This has presented scammers with an opportunity to take...
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Launching our Irish transfer service for SIPPs
New transfer service is backed by strong Irish pension knowledge and experience. We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Irish Transfer Service, enabling Irish expatriates and people with Irish pension benefits to consolidate Irish, UK or other overseas pension benefits into a SIPP. With the ability to transfer into the Adviser SIPP...
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Spring Budget 2021: changes to lifetime pension allowance
With the Covid-19 pandemic affecting personal finances, 2020/21 has been a tough financial year for many. Lots of people in the UK are now paying extra attention to their finances and thinking seriously about their financial future. With this in mind, many of us had been eagerly awaiting the UK Government's Spring Budget, hoping to...
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We have launched our Adviser Portal
Portal enables SIPP applications to be completed in minutes We are delighted to announce the launch of our Adviser Portal as we continue the technological transformation focused on innovation in the SIPP market to support advisers and their clients. The new Adviser Portal enables advisers to complete the SIPP application process within minutes in contrast...
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