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Product range overview

Our Product Range – Overview for Financial Advisers

You can download the following document: SIPP Lite v Minerva SIPP – comparison

Also, here is a more general overview of our products, showing some important differences between them:

SIPP LiteMinerva SIPPInvestAcc SSAS

Description

Very low cost SIPP with restrictions. Technically it is a category of membership of the Minerva SIPP. It is aimed at those with one investment ‘account’.Low cost full SIPP. It allows multiple investment accounts, and investment in Commercial Property and Land, for individuals or groups.Small Self Administered Scheme (SSAS)

Available since

201220031997

Target market

Anyone wanting self investmentAnyone wanting self investment and wider choiceBusiness owners or those already members of SSAS arrangements

Regulated by

Financial Conduct AuthorityFinancial Conduct AuthorityThe Pensions Regulator

Eligibility

Anyone (members under age 16 will require signature of parent or guardian)Anyone (members under age 16 will require signature of parent or guardian)Anyone over age 18. Additional requirement for an actively trading ‘Sponsoring Employer’ on the day of establishment.

Maximum number of members

1Unlimited. Discount on annual fees if jointly purchasing property depending on number of members:
10% (2-4 members)
25% (5-11 members)
50% (12+ members)
11 (this is a statutory limit)

Investments held at

Member levelMember levelScheme level

Transfers in / out

Yes – without charge. Can also be ‘upgraded’ to Minerva SIPP at any time (the annual fee will increase to that applicable to the  Minerva SIPP from the next plan anniversary).Yes – without charge.Yes – charges may apply on transfer out / scheme wind up

Default bank account

Metro Bank plcMetro Bank plcMetro Bank plc or Cater Allen Private Bank

DFM

Yes – one onlyYes – multipleYes – multiple

Investment platform

Yes – one onlyYes – multipleYes – multiple

Collectives (OEICS, Unit Trusts)

Multiple – if held through a single platformYes – multipleYes – multiple

Shares (quoted)

Multiple – if purchased and held via one single platform / stockbroker accountYes – multipleYes – multiple

Shares (unquoted)

NoNoPossible at our discretion.

Note that a purchase will be agreed only where the member is unconnected to the company and the seller of the shares. Exception being a shareholding in the Sponsoring Employer which must be less than 5% of the net asset value of the SSAS.

Depending on the assets owned by the company, investment in unquoted shares may result in unauthorised payment tax charges, under the taxable property rules.

Gilts

Multiple – if purchased and held via one single platform / stockbroker accountYes – multipleYes – multiple

Structured products

Multiple – if held through a single platformYes – multipleYes – multiple

Deposit accounts

OneYes – unrestrictedYes – unrestricted

Loan to employer

NoNoPossible – up to 50% of net asset value of scheme – contact us for further details

Commercial property or land purchase

No – unless ‘upgraded’ to full Minerva SIPPYesYes

Investment pathways

No – requires a transfer to another pension scheme which offers Investment Pathways.No – requires a transfer to another pension scheme which offers Investment Pathways.Investment pathway regulations do not apply to SSAS schemes.

Set up time

Usually within 24 hoursUsually within 24 hoursApproximately 4 to 8 weeks, depending on HMRC timescales.

Note that HMRC reserves the right to delay or decline a decision on granting registered status.

Note: This information is aimed at professional financial advisers only and should not be given to, or relied upon by, private investors. All information is based on our understanding of current law and HMRC practice, which is subject to change.

E. & O. E.