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Forthplus SIPP

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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We won Best Financial Services IT Project Award

UK IT Industry Awards recognise ‘transformational’ platform for advisers and clients We’re thrilled to announce that we won the Best Financial Services IT Project of the Year Award for the launch of our transformational administration hub and adviser portal at the UK IT Industry Awards. It was ranked as the most outstanding financial services business...
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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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iPensions Group Technology Partner

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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Online security: staying safe in the digital pension age

In a world where consumers increasingly expect online services to be available for every aspect of their financial life, digital pensions are fast becoming the norm.  Covid-19 has accelerated this expectation, changing the way we shop, bank, manage our insurances, our pensions, and changed the way we interact generally with any service provider. Businesses that...
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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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