The 2017 Professional Adviser Retirement Planner Awards results were announced on Tuesday 20th June 2017, and our very own Aisa Professional, part of the Aisa Group, won. Chaired by Deborah Benn, …
April 2017 Investment Returns
Investment report – April 2017 Portfolio April 2017 Investment Returns have been good. This article examines why this has been, where we currently are, and the considerations for the coming …
Offshore financial advice in the post-ROPS, super-transparent era
Where not to invest in 2017 For offshore financial advice things started to change in 2015 with pension freedoms introduced, but what has probably killed ROPS (QROPS) outside of the …
QROPS in South Africa
There is a new press release from Allan Gray about QROPS in South Africa. Allan Gray is one of the most respected and well-known fund management groups in South Africa …
UK Pension Transfers
UK Pension Transfers Statement of the obvious, but those considering UK pension transfers should do so only after consideration of the facts. UK members of pensions are being recommended overseas …
Who should transfer their UK Pension?
The questions arising about who should transfer their UK pension from a final salary scheme is something we see daily in articles, blogs and adverts. I have recently heard of …
MiFiD 2- A gamechanger or a showstopper?
MiFiD 2 is due to come into force on 3rd January 2018, though it may take a little time for EU regulators to get to grips with it. MiFiD 2 …
Finance Bill 2017 | Expat Advice
The Finance Bill 2017 has been trimmed down somewhat due to the proximity of the election. The opposition and the Government agreed to drop any contentious measures in order to …
HMRC QROPS list- Suspended
The HMRC QROPS list is to be suspended on 1st June 2017, further to an update on the HMRC website . The HMRC QROPS list suspension will be until 5th …