QB Partners
PEOPLE MOVES: Brewin Dolphin, 1825, Julius Baer International
Brewin Dolphin has named its new chief operating officer, while Standard Life’s 1825 has poached a regional managing director from St James’s Place. Julius Baer International has appointed a head of compliance for the UK and Ireland.
Best Practice | 8 May 17
Five Qrops planning opportunities after 25% transfer charge
As the dust settles following the go-ahead of a 25% overseas transfer charge in the Spring Budget, David White, partner of Isle of Man-based The Qrops Bureau, sets out five key opportunities for financial advisers.
Retirement | 31 Mar 17
Gibraltar shuns flexible access in surprise Qrops twist
Gibraltar will not drop its rule that 30% of a Qrops fund can be taken tax free despite a widespread industry view that HM Revenue & Customs requires full flexible access for all qualifying schemes.
Tax & Regulation | 8 Mar 17
Surprise 25% Qrops charge rocks UK pension transfer market
The UK government’s shock decision to impose a 25% charge on transfers to foreign pension schemes announced in the Spring Budget could go as far as to “shut down” the Qrops market, according to industry observers.
Best Practice | 15 Feb 17
Provisca brings UK standards to int’l pension transfers
International product distribution company Provisca has signed a partnership agreement to market and distribute The QROPS Bureau’s independent technical support, due diligence and compliance support service to advisers outside the UK.