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Showing posts with label Blog. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Top 3 ITC Blog Posts in 2013


The ITC blog, Independent Talk, is a form of communication which we use to ensure that you are kept up to date on any recent legislation changes, industry news and ITC updates. This is also a great platform to discuss and debate industry issues, provide technical assistance and to generate ideas.  A blog is not just for bloggers…. Subscribe to Independent Talk, the ITC blog, and keep up to date on Industry news, Tax & Legislative changes and don’t be left in the dark!

For those of you who are not subscribed to the ITC blog or any blogs, you have being missing out! With over 200+ subscribers and almost 24,000 views, the ITC blog has been a successful journey to date.  To follow are the 3 most popular blog post topics on Independent Talk in 2013:

3.  Ignoring the Elephant in the room
The Social welfare and Pensions (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2013 was announced by the Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD on 22nd May 2013.  The main pension provisions of the Bill are discussed in this post, which was the third most read post on the Independent Talk blog.  Click here to read the full article.

2.  Fianna Fail pension strategy launch
The Fianna Fail pension strategy, launched in April 2013 by Willie O’Dea, deals with several issues close to our heart:

·         The funding requirements for DB schemes
·         The priority order for DB schemes on wind up
·         Early Access to Pensions and
·         The issue of Pension Charges

Click here to read the full article.

1. Public sector pension changes
The Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012 was enacted in July 2012. It will facilitate the introduction of a new Single Pension Scheme for all new entrants to the public service.  This includes the civil service, education sector, health sector, local authorities, Gardai, Defence Forces, regulatory sector and non-commercial semi state bodies. It also includes Oireachtas members and the Judiciary.  The new features of the scheme are discussed in this blog post.  Click here to read the full article.

What do you want to see more of?
As part of the recent Advisor survey, the areas of interest for future blogs are primarily in tax changes, legislative changes, reasons for Self- Administration and industry news and development.
These subjects and all relevant industry updates will be covered on upcoming blogs. If you have any further areas of interest which you wish to see discussed, please feel free to contact us on justask@independent-trustee.com.

How to Subscribe to the ITC Blog

To subscribe to the ITC Blog visit Independent Talk and enter your email in the box provided on the right hand side of the page.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Happy Birthday ITC Blog!



It’s been one year since we started the ITC blog – Independent Talk. This blog was developed as a result of feedback from our advisors who wanted regular updates on topical pensions issues and pension planning ideas. With over 50 posts, over 6,000 page views and 150+ subscribers it’s been a successful journey so far and the feedback we've received from advisors has been very positive. A big thanks to all our loyal readers for taking the time to read it and for leaving your valuable comments. At this juncture, we think it’s time to put the questions out there to you, our reader:

  • How relevant have the posts been?
  • Have the blogs helped you to develop ideas for your business?
  • Are there any topics that you would like to see covered on the blog?

Please leave your comments below or as always email us. Your feedback helps us keep the blogs relevant and interesting for you. We look forward to the next great year ahead!