UK Pension Scams Rise Over New Inheritance Tax Rules

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Fraudsters are exploiting anxiety over UK inheritance tax changes starting April 2026, when defined contribution pensions will be included in IHT calculations. Criminals offer fake overseas investment schemes as tax avoidance solutions. This represents potential capital flight concerns for GBP as wealthy individuals may seek legitimate offshore alternatives. The policy uncertainty around pension taxation could weaken sterling sentiment among institutional investors.

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