Retirement
Qrops charge ‘inadequately consulted’ but good for Malta
The UK government’s unexpected decision to impose a 25% charge on some overseas pension transfers “lacked adequate consultation” but is positive for Malta and the wider pension industry, said the Malta Association of Retirement Scheme Practitioners (MARSP).
STM concedes UK’s tax charge to hit 80% of new Qrops business
Cross border financial services provider STM Group has revealed that the UK’s shock decision to impose a 25% charge on transfers to foreign pension schemes will affect 80% of its new Qrop business.
Retirement | 9 Mar 17
Edgy deadlines for Qrops market, devil in planning detail
Those operating in the Qrops market are now facing three crucial deadlines starting from today, as the implications of the hammer blow of a 25% overseas pension transfer charge applying to client pension pots in some circumstances sink in for advisers, providers and their clients.
Retirement | 1 Mar 17
What to expect from the last ever Spring Budget
There has been little buzz around the last-ever Spring Budget taking place on 8 March, ahead of triggering Article 50. International Adviser has pulled together views from the industry about what it expects or would like to see addressed when the chancellor takes to the despatch box.
Offshore Bonds | 1 Mar 17
Ailo publishes guide to moving overseas from UK
The Association of International Life Offices (Ailo) has published a ‘Guide to Moving Abroad’, designed to assist advisers with clients planning to leave the UK to work or retire.