British Steel Pensions
There has been a lot of comment and adverse publicity in the press about the treatment of British Steel pensioners and their pension options, so I thought I would contribute to the debate. It seems that Tata Steel (owners of British Steel) came to an agreement with the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) to help [...]
Office closure & Christmas greetings from the MPA team
The office will be closed from 1pm on Friday 22nd December until Tuesday 2nd January 2018. Should you have any urgent enquiries over this period, please contact our Managing Director Phil McGovern on 07540 780 163 and he will be in touch at the earliest opportunity. Alternatively, you are welcome to email your adviser and they [...]
Pension Advice Vouchers: See how you can save up to £310 through Pension Advice Vouchers
The Finance Act (No.2) was passed on 16th November 2017 and introduced Pension Advice Vouchers, a new salary sacrifice benefit that can save an employee up to £310 pa in tax and national insurance. This non-taxable benefit enables employers to reimburse employees for costs incurred through receiving pension advice from a registered financial adviser, up [...]
Jolly Jumper Day
Christmas came early this year here at MPA as the staff looked to raise money for the Birmingham Children's Hospital. From light-up Reindeer to Mrs Claus, everybody got into the festive spirit by sporting their very best Christmas jumpers and raised £60 for a great cause. Well done everyone!
Congratulations are in order…
The MPA team are delighted to congratulate our youngest adviser, Chris Wheeler on reaching chartered status and becoming a fellow of the PFS, making him one of three members of the company to attain the chartered status. The chartered status represents a high standard of professionalism, education and ethical behaviour which MPA prides itself [...]
The Legend Has Retired…
MPA 10th Dinner CelebrationVillage Hotel, Shirley, Solihull We at MPA are both delighted and at the same time saddened to officially announce the retirement our very own Alan Gillett. After a long and prosperous MPA career, spanning 14 years, he has decided that it is the right time to step [...]
MPA Autumn Budget 2017
THE KEY MEASURES AND OUTCOMES AND WHAT THEY MEAN TO YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND BUSINESS Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, delivered his second Budget to Parliament on 22 November 2017. CLICK HERE to download our MPA Budget 2017 PDF
Budget 22nd November 2017
As usual there is a lot of noise in the run up to the Budget which is next Wednesday 22nd November. The Treasury are always looking to raise extra funds and the chatter in the trade press is always around pensions, as this is an easy win for the Treasury. One idea that seems [...]
WM Insurance Institutes Awards Gala Night
Book your tickets now to guarantee your place at the region's glitziest awards for your profession We have built on the success of previous years and increased capacity for the event at the renowned International Convention Centre in Birmingham on the evening of Friday 10th November. You will enjoy an evening which includes: · [...]