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Removal of the last recognised overseas pension scheme from UK list has not closed the door
Aussie and IoM schemes boost UK Rops list as transfers drop
HM Revenue & Customs’ list of recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops) has grown by 10% on the back of more schemes from Australia and the Isle of Man being added. This rise, however, follows official figures showing that the number of Qrops transfers hit its lowest level for six years last year.
Tax & Regulation | 8 Jun 17
‘Questions need to be asked’ about the Rops list suspension
HM Revenue & Customs’ list of recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops) may be back, but the delay in issuing it has to be carefully analysed, says Montfort International managing director Geraint Davies.
Retirement | 7 Jun 17
Rops list sees Aussie rebound but Channel Islands wane further
After missing its Monday deadline, HM Revenue & Customs released an updated recognised overseas pension scheme (Rops) list on Wednesday that saw Australian scheme numbers rise, while Guernsey and Jersey continued their declines.