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Who is suited to a SSAS and what is the difference between a SSAS and a SIPP?
SSAS are suited to either an individual or a group of individuals who run a common business and wish to have complete control over their pension fund. For a group, the costs per member are usually lower than using individual SIPPs to pool funds to purchase commercial property.
Unlike a SSAS a SIPP member does not have any ability to grant a loan to a connected party, neither may they normally pool their investment interest and holdings. For these reasons a SSAS is normally favoured by members who are happy to have and can share a common interest and the incumbent responsibilities.
There is no requirement for a professional to be appointed to a SSAS, however the rules are complex and may well prove difficult for individuals without experience of running a SSAS.
SSAS and Legal Entity IdentifiersWhat are Legal Entity Identifiers and Does Your SSAS Need One?
From 3rd January 2018 it will be a requirement for legal entities and structures to obtain a reference called a Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) from the London Stock Exchange in order for the trustees of a SSAS to carry on investing. This» Read More
Mr D.B.PML always puts my interests first. Being a fairly cynical type, I have not always found it easy to be convinced that the pension adviser I am talking to for advice and guidance is genuinely prepared to put my interests before his own potential earnings from commission!
How we work closely with Financial Advisers (Part 2)A Financial Adviser had a client with insured pension arrangements of various amounts, including an arrangement with guaranteed annuity rates. The client wished to use his pension arrangements to purchase a commercial property that was owned by the sponsoring employer. Not surprisingly the Financial Adviser did not want to lose the» Read More
