An unsecured pension holder aged over 50 but not yet 55 can purchase a lifetime annuity or scheme pension without incurring an unauthorised tax charge, the Treasury says.
The Treasury made the clarification after concern from the industry over the original legislation, which "trapped" some customers in "inappropriate" drawdown plans. LV= head of pensions Ray Chi...
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