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 …
Once again Malta QROPS are under fire with the removal of phased PCLS payments
Malta QROPS features in the news regularly, a new issue has arisen with the removal of phased PCLS by at least one Malta QROPS provider. This could again place Malta …
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 …
Access Your QROPS Within 5 Years
If you wish to access your QROPS in less than 5 years then there can be issues. I was recently advised of a case of someone accessing a QROPS within …
Personalised Portfolio Bonds
International Adviser have just posted an article I wrote about the effective use of Personalised Portfolio Bonds and have created questions for CPD submission. However, it is worth restating that …
Pumpkin Competition
Meet Aisa’s new financial adviser. Mr P Umpkin If looking into your finances scares you, if you don’t want a fright when you come to your retirement or if thinking …
Do you have a 401k Pension and live outside of the USA?
If you are a US Citizen, or have worked in the US, and accrued funds in a 401k you may find it difficult to get advice on your pension if …
Don’t Just Do Something – Stand There!
Fund Advice & Pension Advice Fees A UK Chartered Financial Planner was on Twitter referring to ‘Tweet O’ the Week’, by another Chartered Financial Planner. The tweet said ‘ Why …
Pension Transfers and Triage | Expat Advice
Pension transfers are actually a lot simpler to advise in concept than they are in reality. However, the ultimate outcome of a pension transfer discussion may be that the best …
Age Pension Rules | Age Pension Rates
We are now 3 years on from the consultation – Freedom and Choice in Pensions but many have not been taking pensions advice Much has been made about the amount …