XPS SimplySIPP (Was Xafinity)
Last updated: 20th June 2024
Charges Charges are subject to VAT although shown excluding VAT
Initial/Set up fee
£108 - online applications
£187 - paper applications
Annual fee
£245 for one investment account
£305 for two investment accounts
Changing from one to two investment accounts and vice/versa £75 per event
Transfer in fee
None
Transfer out fee
£184
In-specie transfer in fee
None
Taking Benefits
Flexi-Access Drawdown:
Set up £184 per event
Annual Drawdown fee £205
Ad hoc payments and changes £184 per payment/change plus £184 for SIPP closure
Capped Drawdown:
Ad hoc payments and changes £184 per payment/change plus £184 for SIPP closure
Uncrystallised funds pension lump sum:
£390 per lump sum plus £184 for SIPP closure
Annuity purchase fee
£184 per purchase plus £184 for SIPP closure
Payment of death benefits fee
£184 per event
Other fees
Sale or closure of a main investment (excludes the main scheme account), £158 per event
Additional fee for holding non-standard investments £290 pa
Management
Access: Direct or via IFA
Both
Online capability
Details
A secure online portal is provided for both Adviser and member. Principle Adviser can access all advised clients, or drill down to individuals. Provides online valuations including live scheme account. Online access to Fundsdirect trading accounts.
Permitted Investments
Commercial property
Unit trusts & OEICS
All platforms allowed
External deposit accounts
Overseas listed stock and shares
All stockbrokers allowed
UK listed stocks and shares
All stockbrokers allowed
AIM shares
All stockbrokers allowed
Gilts/corporate bonds
All stockbrokers allowed
ETFs
All stockbrokers allowed
Investment trusts
All stockbrokers allowed
Discretionary management
Unrestricted access
National Savings & Investments
Unlisted shares
Structured products
Subject to review
Trustee Investment Plans
Insurance company funds
Hedge funds
Traded endowment plans
Third party loans
Property purchase
Purchase fee
N/A
Sale fee
N/A
Annual property administration fee
N/A
VAT registration fee
N/A
VAT return fees
N/A
Other fees
N/A
SIPP Bank Account
SIPP bank account provider
Metro Bank
Current interest rate
2.80%
Structure
Scheme trustees
Xafinity Pension Trustees Ltd
Scheme administrator
XPS SIPP Services Ltd
Minimum contributions
Regular payments
No minimum
Transfers/Single Premiums
No minimum
Min additional
No minimum
Company Information
Ownership
XPS Self Invested Pensions
Year established
2004
Funds under administration
£2.2bn
Number of SIPPs administered
5,400
Defaqto rating
Five Stars
Transfers
Accepts benefits from defined benefit / final salary schemes?
Yes, if IFA advised
Misc
Flexible Drawdown offered
Yes
Scheme Pension offered
No
Notes
Disclaimer
The information within this section is for your general information purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. It is not an offer to purchase or sell any particular asset and it does not contain all of the information which an investor may require in order to make an investment decision. Please obtain professional advice before entering into any new arrangement. Although endeavours have been made to provide accurate and timely information, there can be no guarantee that such information is accurate as of the date it is received or that it will continue to be accurate in the future. We cannot accept responsibility for any loss as a result of acts or omissions taken in respect of the information of this site.