Retirement
Retirement | 17 Jun 15
Advisers told to delay QROPS transfers as HMRC suspends list
Advisers have been “strongly advised” to exercise caution around QROPS transfers until HMRC lifts its suspension of the overseas pensions list, with the Revenue suggesting that schemes will be missing upon its return.
Retirement | 16 Jun 15
Australian QROPS exodus expected as HMRC suspends pensions list
HM Revenue & Customs will suspend its overseas pension list from tomorrow, with experts predicting that QROPS based in Australia and other jurisdictions will be absent when it returns next month.
Retirement | 10 Jun 15
QROPS transfers risk rejection as advisers left in the dark
Pension transfers into QROPS could face mass rejection as non-UK advisers miss new qualification requirements finalised earlier this week, a senior industry figure has warned.
Retirement | 9 Jun 15
Advisers needing pension transfer qualification triples
The number of UK financial advisers requiring a specialist pension transfer qualification to give advice on transfers is expected to jump significantly as more people make use of the new freedoms.
Retirement | 8 Jun 15
FCA outlines process for dealing with insistent clients
The UK’s financial watchdog has published a paper outlining whether an adviser would be liable for losses when dealing with clients who insist on taking action against their advice.