Questions about expat tax are often part of the enquiries we get from those that have moved outside of the UK and have (or are about to) apply to tax …
OLD MUTUAL INTERNATIONAL IS CHANGING ITS NAME
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 …
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 …
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, …
Malta QROPS- New Rules From July 2019
New rules, for Malta QROPS advice, come into effect from 1st July as reported here in International Investment. TailorMade Pensions disagrees with the use of insurance bonds or insurance platforms …
Beware the Tutti-Frutti Adviser
I recall a seminar, many years ago, about investment trusts. I think I had been an IFA only a couple of years at the time and this was when I …