Nucleus completes acquisition of Curtis Banks, creating £80bn adviser platform group

Nucleus Financial Platforms (Nucleus), one of the UK’s leading independent adviser platforms, is pleased to announce that its acquisition of the Curtis Banks Group (Curtis […]

Nucleus acquisition of Curtis Banks, creating £80bn adviser platform group, receives all regulatory approvals

Nucleus acquisition of Curtis Banks, creating £80bn adviser platform group, receives all regulatory approvals Nucleus Financial Platforms (Nucleus), one of the UK’s leading independent adviser […]

Getting help if you need support

We continually strive to deliver an inclusive service for all. Everyone has the right to, and should be treated fairly no matter who they are […]

Consumer Duty

The introduction of Consumer Duty takes consumer protection within financial services, to the next level. Further enhancing the focus on delivering good customer outcomes through […]

We have today agreed to become part of Curtis Banks

We have today agreed to become part of Curtis Banks, one of the UK’s largest independent SIPP operators, subject to completion and regulatory approval. Read […]

We are moving….

We are pleased to announce that due to our continued growth and need for more space, from Monday 22 July 2019, we will be moving […]

Focus 124 – Free SSAS Review

SSAS Failings Back in 2015 we launched a free SSAS review service for you and your clients.  This was due to us seeing many SSAS […]

Focus 123 – HMRC Guidance and LTA Change

SLA Increase With the start of a new tax year now in sight, the Treasury have now formalised the increase in the Standard Lifetime Allowance […]

Focus 122 – Non Standard Investments (NSIs) – Questions that should be asked of SIPP providers

The hot topic currently within the SIPP world is ‘non-standard assets’ (NSIs) and more particularly the rise to prominence of the so called ‘toxic’ NSIs […]

Focus 121 – The Cost of Delay

In recent times, we have seen further consolidation with larger providers taking over troubled firms, which in many cases may not be seen as an […]

Focus 120 – Pension provision for members in Ill Health

Pension provision for members in Ill Health Should a pension scheme member become permanently unable to carry out their current occupation they may be entitled […]

Financial strength couldn’t be more important.

You may have seen recent media coverage on our continued growth, these financial results are as a result of the working relationship that we have […]

Focus 118 – Polarisation of SIPP Market

Bill Gates famously said “the first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient operation will magnify the […]

Focus 117 – Loanback Securities (Residential Property)

For some time we have not permitted a first charge security over residential property for Loanbacks from our Small Self Administered Schemes (SSAS). Following initial legal […]

Talbot and Muir highly commended at Retirement Planner Awards 2018

Talbot and Muir highly commended at Retirement Planner Awards 2018 We are delighted to have been highly commended for Best SIPP Service in the Retirement Planner […]

FOCUS 116 – BULK TRANSFERS

For the last 18 months we have seen a significant increase in enquiries from advisers looking to transfer existing SIPP business to ourselves. The type […]

Focus 115 – Website Enhancements

We constantly review how we work with you to ensure we are continuing to provide the best possible service and support. As part of our […]

Talbot and Muir celebrates its 25th anniversary as assets exceed £2.5bn

Talbot and Muir, the independent self invested personal pension (SIPP) and small self administered scheme (SSAS) specialist is celebrating its 25th anniversary as it sees […]

Focus 114 – Expression of Wishes

Have you spoken to your client about the completion of an Expression of Wishes form? We are at the start of a new tax year […]

The Money Marketing Awards 2018 Shortlist

  We are delighted to announce that we have been named on the shortlist for two of the Money Marketing coveted awards: Best Pensions Provider […]

Focus 113 – In-specie Contributions

HMRC loses case regarding In-specie Contributions  You may have seen recent articles in the financial press detailing the decision of the First Tier Tribunal in […]

HMRC de-authorising of SSASs

HMRC de-authorising of SSASs  It has been widely reported of late in the financial press that from 6 April 2018 HMRC will be given new […]

Focus 112 – Affordability of Property in SIPP and SSAS

Are you and your client considering putting a commercial property in a SIPP or SSAS? It is important that you consider the full costs of […]

Talbot and Muir continues to see impressive growth and sets its sights on new premises in its 25th year.

Talbot and Muir continues to see impressive growth and sets its sights on new premises in its 25th year  ·       14% increase in new SIPP […]

Focus 111 – Tax Year End 2018

With the 2018 tax year end in sight, can we assist with any end-of-year tax contributions? Over the years, we have seen scope for contributions […]