Industry
Tax & Regulation | 10 Apr 17
FCA extends robo-advice unit to include guidance
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) extend its robo-advice unit to include firms developing guidance solutions.
DeVere Group launches new banking app deVere Vault
DeVere Group has launched a new banking app to coincide with its recently-unveiled plans for an investment bank on the offshore jurisdiction of Mauritius.
Boal & Co signals move away from Asia in Malta Qrops debut
Isle of Man-headquartered Boal & Co has launched its first Malta-based Qrops as part of a strategic shift of marketing these schemes away from the Asia region.
Middle East | 10 Apr 17
IVCM on why Australia is still a ‘huge market’ for Qrops
IVCM’s Cameron Law talks about how British expats retiring to Australia and New Zealand can still transfer their UK pensions into a qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes (Qrops) without incurring the UK’s new 25% tax charge.
Retirement | 10 Apr 17
Harbour Pensions sees Qrops rise in EEA market despite 25% tax
Malta-based Harbour Pensions is predicting “increased interest” in the European Economic Area (EEA) Qrops market after forging a renewed partnership with the Federation of European Independent Financial Advisers (Feifa).