Pension Transfers
Best Practice | 3 Jul 17
Top planning opportunities two years on from pension freedoms
There are exciting new market opportunities for the taking, two years after the UK pension freedoms were introduced that raised customer awareness of the need for pension planning, says Matt Ward, communications director at AKG Financial Analytics
Retirement | 21 Jun 17
Pension transfer advice rules were ‘past sell-by date’
The financial planning industry in the UK has welcomed the FCA’s plans to overhaul advice on pension transfers, with many describing the reforms as long overdue.
Retirement | 18 Apr 17
Nine countries dropped as Qrops list culled by 30%
Nine countries were dropped and one added when HM Revenue & Customs updated its list of qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes (Qrops) on Tuesday after it was temporarily suspended following drastic changes to overseas pension transfers.
Triggering of Article 50 a fresh blow for Qrops
The UK government’s move on Wednesday to kick start the official two-year process for leaving the European Union is likely to be a further blow to a Qrops industry still reeling from the shock 25% charge imposed earlier this month.
Retirement | 23 Mar 17
More firms in the FCA firing line after Holborn sanctions
Several more firms are at risk of being sanctioned by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as the regulator steps up action against international IFA firms specialising in overseas pension transfers, says Tim Searle, chairman of Dubai-based advisory firm Globaleye.