BRITISH RETIREMENT SAVERS: The good news got announced in the 2014 UK Budget.
The change in pension pot regulations clears the path for new rules to become law from March 27th.
Thus, lump sums increase from £2,000 up to £10,000 for holders of small pension pots.
It means the amount available to each individual has risen in real terms. This is true no matter what the extent of an individual’s personal wealth and without the need to buy an annuity.
The captive market targets around three quarters of retirees. They are the ones with typical 401k style pensions who would choose to buy annuities.
Pension Pot New Rulings
There are obvious benefits for around 150,000 UK pensioners. But, the rule change is also expected to affect the sales in annuities.
According to the Association of British Insurers, close to 25% of all annuity sales currently exist because of the present shortfall in cash funds available for retired pension pot owners in the United Kingdom.
Government Revises Pension Pots
The British government also revised the number of pension pot lump sums you can take. They increased it from two to three.
Note: They also raised the single small pension cash takings up from £18,000 to £30,000.
You could say the improved new system will provide choice and freedom to those who are best informed about it. No-one understands personal health and financial circumstances better than the retired saver.
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