Investments held in our self-invested pensions must meet our requirements for permissable assets. Occassionally legislation will affect particular asset types and render them unacceptable, where this is the case we reserve the right to disinvest.
Members can appoint an investment manager (subject to our due diligence) to run portfolios in their scheme. If so, we offer guidance on the administration requirements and acceptability of assets.
The asset classes that we allow are listed below; please contact us if you are in any doubt that your investment choice is allowable. Please also get in touch if you would like to appoint a discretionary fund manager or stockbroker to ensure it is approved.
Read about the suspension of in specie contributions.
These standard investments can be held within our self-invested pensions. If the member has elected to simplify, just one portfolio can be held.
The following investments are eligible under the current legislation and regulatory framework. We will perform additional due diligence on specific opportunities.
While we aim to offer the widest range of investment opportunities possible, some assets cannot be held in our self-invested pensions. Including:
Read more on the Embark Property site.
An added benefit of a self-invested pension is the ability to borrow to buy assets, like commercial property, or to pay benefits.
Find out moreSelf-invested pensions can purchase and hold commercial property, offering the potential for capital growth and regular income.
Find out moreA Third Party Investment Account (TPIA) on the Embark platform is a low cost and efficient way for clients to invest their pension savings.
Embark Platform websiteWe have links with stockbrokers, fund supermarkets and platforms. By utilising the services of our preferred partners you can benefit from reduced fees. Below are just a few examples of the providers we work with.
Get in touch to find out more.
Advisers need to have a registered account in order to apply. Email Embark platform directly.
Embark platform websiteAdvisers need a registered account to apply. Please contact Brooks Macdonald on 020 7499 6424.
Brooks Macdonald websiteContact the our sales support team on 01722 443742 or email us for an application form.
Investec websiteContact the our sales support team on 01722 443742 or email us for an application form.
Stocktrade website