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In this issue:

Personal accounts progress

Where we have got to and how we can maintain other pension provision

Money purchase to money purchase pension transfer advice

A look at suitability issues when giving advice

Group SIPPs

A look at why Group SIPPs are becoming so popular

Information HMRC expects from the scheme administrator

A reminder of the information HMRC requires from the scheme administrator

Schedule 13 – unlucky for some

An overview of the impact of the changes to legislation on the taxation treatment of investment policies taken out by companies

Demystifying diversification

An explanation of how diversification works

Q & A

Your questions answered