ROPS

North America | 15 Feb 17

UK pension transfers to Canada have been effectively blocked after the three remaining Canadian recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops) were removed from HM Revenue & Customs’ (HMRC) list on Wednesday.

Retirement | 14 Feb 17

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will close its online service for managing recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops) on 5 April 2017, as it is no longer collecting the information the taxman needs.

Retirement | 20 Dec 16

Providers of recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops) have voiced concerns over the UK’s plan to scrap the advice safeguard for expats, with some arguing that the move may create a “consumer protection gap”.

Europe | 19 Dec 16

All French and Italian schemes have been removed from the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) list of recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops) said to meet the conditions for accepting UK retirement pots.

Companies | 14 Dec 16

Jersey-headquartered JTC has launched a recognised overseas pension scheme (Rops) aimed at supporting UK expatriates globally through its operation in Malta.