Old Mutual International made an announcement regarding its change of name to Quilter International as follows- ”Old Mutual International will change its name to Quilter International in 2020 to reflect …
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The Aisa Group celebrates its 20th Anniversary
The Aisa story started in 1999 when Aisa Financial Planning Ltd obtained its UK authorisation on 19th September 1999. From inception, James Pearcy-Caldwell and Clive Tutton shunned the high initial …
Thomas Cook Update
On Monday 23rd September, Thomas Cook went into liquidation, further to our blog yesterday. For those still on a Thomas Cook holiday the return flight will be via another airline …
Where to Invest your money? August 2019
Where to Invest your money? Many of the economies of the world appear to be heading into recession as 2020 approaches. Indeed, in 2019 the news about recession appears to …
Brexit impact on British pensions?
What impact will Brexit have on British pensions? If you are an expat you are probably concerned about the Brexit impact on British pensions? You might have read about passporting …
How is a weak British pound affecting the UK economy
How is a weak British pound affecting the UK economy – a sterling crisis? This article will look at the economic implications of the recent weakening sterling On the last …
What can I do with my Gibraltar QROPS?
A colleague of mine in Aisa International, a registered adviser in South Africa, is now coming across a number of ‘disgruntled’ Gibraltar QROPS investors in South Africa. The concerns seem …
How much will US Tariffs affect French wine and the wine trade between Europe and America
This is an article which focuses on the economic effect of US tariffs on French wine if they go ahead. Alex Pearcy-Caldwell writes about the French wine market and the …
Malta Pensions- Can IDD advisers still instruct Malta Pension Trustees?
Malta Pensions, specifically QROPS, have come into the spotlight this month. The new rules, covered here , explain how you, the investor, will benefit from understanding them. Indeed you will …
Money Purchase Annual Allowance (MPAA) and QROPS
QROPS, just like pensions in the UK, allow access to capital and income from the age of 55. A quick scour of the internet will show you that many websites, …