An explanation of the process for calculating the pension input amount in respect of a defined benefit scheme
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Key takeaways:
Calculating the pension input amount for a defined benefit scheme is an issue that still causes some confusion – especially as the valuation method has changed since ‘A Day’ (6 April 2006). We’ve put together a short note on how to calculate the pension input amount for a member of a defined benefit scheme.
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Risk Disclaimer
This content is directed only to persons having professional experience in matters relating to personal investment (investment professionals) and should not be distributed to anybody else. It has been prepared for general information purposes only. It does not constitute advice (whether investment, legal, regulatory, tax or otherwise) provided by BMO Global Asset Management (EMEA) (BMO). Certain content in this document is based on our own reading of legislation, regulation, or guidance issued by a government or regulatory authority, as at February 2021, which is subject to ongoing change. Tax treatment is based upon individual circumstances. BMO gives no warranty or representation, whether express or implied, that such content is up to date, complete, or accurate.
Investment professionals in receipt of this document should not rely on any of its content. They remain solely responsible for advising their underlying clients in accordance with their own legal and/or regulatory obligations and for taking their own independent advice as they determine is necessary.
To the extent lawful, BMO excludes all responsibility and associated liability for any loss or damage suffered by any recipient of this document who chooses to rely on its content, whether occurring in contract, tort (including negligence), breach of statutory duty, or otherwise, even if foreseeable.