The FCA released its long awaited FCA Pension Transfer Consultation document on 21 June 2017 The FCA states “The FCA proposals aim to reflect the current environment and the increased demand …
UCIS in QROPS or SIPPs
UCIS investments stand for Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes often sold within other products. For example, UCIS in QROPS or Sipps or overseas insurance bonds (aka investment bonds). In the UK, …
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 …
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 …
QROPS in France
QROPS in France The new CRS requirements led me to wonder how this could affect those with a QROPS in France or those who live in France and are considering …