Pensions Freedom, an Alternative View Much has been written in the press about the changes to the way you can access your pension fund through Pensions Freedom. In some of …
Drawdown vs UFPLS
Since 2006, there have been a lot of changes to UK pensions and especially the terminology, Flexi-access drawdown and the Uncrystallised Funds Pension Lump Sum are examples. April 2015 introduced the …
QROPS and the Pension Tax Free Lump Sum
The Pension Tax free lump sum , known as the Pension Commencement Lump Sum ( PCLS ), has long been an incentive to encourage people to fund or join pensions …
Guernsey Pension. QROPS and Flexible Access Rules 2016
QROPS and Flexible Access Rules Updated Flexible Access Rules 2015 to 2016 – The Story so Far! In my previous article – Guernsey QROPS Rules– I talked about the opportunities open to …
5 Key Points about QROPS in Spain
QROPS in Spain – 5 Key Points Discussion about QROPS in Spain is a hot topic as it is estimated that there are 800,000 British expats resident in Spain. …
Guernsey QROPS Rules – Flexible Pension Access
This is ESSENTIAL reading for anyone with a Guernsey QROPS as Guernsey QROPS Rules have changed and created an issue for many current holders. Guernsey QROPS Rules – background For …
Low Cost SIPPS and QROPS
Not a Low Cost at All I have just seen an international publication promoting “new” low cost SIPPs and QROPS to the offshore advice market. Since we offer the most …
How an expat has their UK pension taxed
There appears to be some misunderstanding about how an expat has their UK pension taxed. This article briefly explains the interaction between UK pensions, tax for non-UK residents and the …
Offshore Financial Adviser – 5 key facts to help you find an honest one
Do you want to find a decent honest Offshore Financial Adviser ? Of course you do, so let’s give you some tips to help you find one! Just bare in …
US QROPS and SIPPS
There are an increasing number of offers to expats connected with the United States (US) to provide advice about US QROPS and SIPPS. We have expertise in this area having …