Qrops

Retirement | 1 Jul 15

HM Revenue & Customs has dropped thousands of QROPS from its recognised overseas pension schemes (ROPS) list, with Australian schemes faring the worst.

Retirement | 30 Jun 15

HM Revenue & Customs has confirmed that Australian superannuation funds no longer meet the requirements to be considered a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS), according to the Australian Superannuation Funds Association (ASFA).

Africa | 29 Jun 15

South African financial advisers who offer transfers into Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes
(QROPS) are expecting strong interest from clients in the coming year, according to a recent survey.

Retirement | 24 Jun 15

HM Revenue & Customs will waive penalty charges on UK pension fund transfers made between 6 April and 17 June into KiwiSaver schemes which have now lost QROPS status.

Retirement | 23 Jun 15

Advisers have reported a growing interest in QROPS as expats grow increasingly “disappointed and frustrated” with the inability of UK providers to accommodate April’s pension freedoms.