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    April 2027 changes to Inheritance Tax and pensions

    April 2027 Changes to Inheritance Tax and Pensions

    From April 2027, most unused pensions will fall within the scope of Inheritance Tax. Join our Wealth and Private Client experts for a practical webinar on what this means for you, the risks to consider and how you can plan... Read more

    Date: 24th Nov 2026
    Time: 1.00pm - 1.45pm
    Where: Online

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  2. Blog28th Oct 2026

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    Everything you need to know about the April 2027 Inheritance tax and pension changes?

    The upcoming inheritance tax and pension changes could affect how much of your legacy your loved ones receive after your death. From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and pension death benefits will be included in the value of... Read more

    By Kelly Shek

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  3. Blog15th Oct 2026

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    Graduate to Financial Planner: Fintan’s journey at AAB Wealth

    When Fintan joined AAB in 2021 as a graduate, becoming a Financial Planner was a long-term ambition. Five years on, having progressed through several roles and completed his Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, he has achieved that goal. Here, Fintan... Read more

    By Kelly Shek

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  4. Blog14th Oct 2026

    Duncan Glassey, author of blog about the UK autumn budget

    The UK Autumn Budget 2026: What you should be considering now

    Every autumn, the weeks before a UK Autumn 2026 Budget follow the same pattern. This year, however, we have a new Chancellor as John Healey delivers his first budget. Newspaper headlines predict changes to pensions, tax-free cash, inheritance tax and... Read more

    By Duncan Glassey

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  5. Blog13th Oct 2026

    Claire Marston, author of article about financial planning during separation

    Divorce Financial Planning: 6 Common Mistakes to Avoid

    Divorce and separation bring enough to think about without financial missteps adding to the strain. The decisions made during this period can have consequences that last long after the paperwork is finalised, but most of the common pitfalls are avoidable... Read more

    By Claire McMahon

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  6. Blog8th Oct 2026

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    Financial advice for business owners: planning your sale

    Selling a business is rarely just a financial transaction. For many owners it’s the biggest financial event of their lives, and it changes how your wealth works almost overnight. Something you once built and controlled yourself becomes a lump sum... Read more

    By Richard Johnston

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  7. Blog29th Sep 2026

    Claire Marston, author of article about financial planning during separation

    Financial Planning during divorce: 5 things you need to know

    Separation or divorce is one of life’s biggest transitions. Alongside the emotional upheaval, there are often significant financial decisions to make, and while financial planning during separation might be the last thing on your mind, the choices you make now... Read more

    By Claire McMahon

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  8. Blog25th Aug 2026

    Alastair Moore, Financial Planner and author of blog about planning for your future

    Why planning for your future is much more than just pensions

    Will I have enough? It’s the question almost every client asks us at the start of the financial planning process. Enough to retire comfortably, enough to do the things on my bucket list, enough to look after the people I... Read more

    By Alastair Moore

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  9. Blog10th Jul 2026

    Long-Term Investing: Why Patience Matters More Than Luck

    If you’re crossing your fingers and hoping stock prices will soar, or cursing that the market fell, remember, investing isn’t about being ‘lucky’. Instead, successfully growing your wealth over time is about something more structured and disciplined. This requires patience.  Calamity James is “the world’s unluckiest boy”. He’s been suffering comical mishaps in the pages of The Beano for the last 40 years. If he didn’t have... Read more

    By Tom La Dell

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  10. Blog9th Jul 2026

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    Inheritance Tax on pensions – 5 ways you can prepare

    The 2024 Autumn Budget introduced a fundamental shift to Inheritance Tax on pensions. From 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and pension death benefits will be included in the value of an individual’s estate for IHT purposes.   This marks a significant departure from the current position where pensions have typically... Read more

    By Kelly Shek

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  11. Blog26th Jun 2026

    Investing: a cool head in a crisis is more than just ‘positive thinking’

    As financial planners, we often remind clients that staying calm helps avoid making rash investing decisions. In the current climate, this can feel especially challenging. Here’s how you can stay focused and make well-informed decisions about your long-term financial goals.   “It’ll all be ok in the end, if it’s not ok, then it’s not the end.”  This much-quoted example of positive... Read more

    By Kelly Shek

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  12. News21st May 2026

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    AAB Welcomes Two Firms in Latest Strategic Growth Deal

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