TISA questions FCA/HMRC tax-free cash cancellation stance

Lobby body criticises the approach as 'hardline'

Jenna Brown
clock • 1 min read
TISA questions FCA/HMRC tax-free cash cancellation stance

Confirmation that cancellation rights for tax-free pension cash will not be allowed in any circumstances is an “unduly harsh” position and is not in keeping with achieving fair consumer outcomes, according to The Investing and Saving Alliance (TISA).

Last week, in coordinated statements, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) clarified the interaction between tax legislation and regulatory rules on tax-free cash c...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Pensions

Become a Professional Pensions Lite Member today

  • Three complimentary articles per month covering the latest real-time news, analysis and opinion from the industry
  • Receive important and breaking news stories via our two daily news alerts
  • Hear from industry experts and other forward-thinking leaders

Are you a trustee, investment consultant or in-house pension and benefit scheme professional? You can apply for full complimentary access here

Join now

 

Already a Professional Pensions
member?

Login

More on Industry

Industry urges chancellor to rule out Budget changes to pension lump sums

Industry urges chancellor to rule out Budget changes to pension lump sums

Buzz poll finds 80% believe changes must be ruled out to stop rushed decisions

Martin Richmond
clock 19 August 2026 • 2 min read
Scottish Leather Group crafts GPP partnership with Standard Life

Scottish Leather Group crafts GPP partnership with Standard Life

Transition included two direct offer transfer value exercises

Jonathan Stapleton
clock 19 August 2026 • 2 min read
UK inflation rises to 2.9% amid surge in gas prices

UK inflation rises to 2.9% amid surge in gas prices

ONS data shows CPI rose by 30bps

clock 19 August 2026 • 4 min read
Trustpilot