Two retirement scenarios where a Qnups comes into play

Despite a fanfare at launch, seven years on the Qualifying Non-UK Pension Scheme has not proved hugely popular even though it can offer useful advantages.

Best Practice | 27 Feb 18

Shakira hit with €20m tax bill in ongoing Spain residency row

Expats in Spain who are not 100% clear on their residency status should pay careful attention to the more than €20m paid by Colombian singer Shakira to Spain’s Treasury for failing to pay tax on her worldwide income.

Pensions Ombudsman investigates 150 British Steel complaints

Best Practice | 27 Feb 18

Nucleus launches DB roundtable series

Nucleus, the adviser-built wrap platform, has brought together a panel of experts and financial advisers to help the IFA community navigate its way through the defined benefit (DB) transfer “minefield”.

Best Practice | 27 Feb 18

How the world’s largest police force tackles financial crime

Legal systems designed to make extradition of criminals possible across borders could be open to abuse by those with financial disputes.

Best Practice | 26 Feb 18

Guardian Wealth launches female adviser initiative

Women are underrepresented in offshore financial planning, prompting one advice firm to set itself tough targets to tackle the gender gap.

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