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Retirement | news 17 Mar 15
Care home REITs are a future-proof sector
Purpose-built care homes are a future-proof and compelling investment sector, driven by the UK’s ageing and changing population, said the founder of asset management firm, Target Advisers.
United Kingdom | news 17 Mar 15
HSBC steps up checks on Jersey customers
HSBC has stepped up scrutiny of its onshore account holders in Jersey although clients with the bank’s Expat Account are not affected.
HMRC backtracks on QROPS
Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes will no longer be able to utilise the pension flexibility rules being implemented on 6 April, as HMRC confirms that the current requirement for 70% of the funds in a scheme to provide an income for life will not be removed.
Hansard Intl forms to guide advisers
Life assurance company Hansard International has announced plans to form a strategic partnership with specialist consultancy The QROPS Bureau in order to assist financial advisers using Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pensions Schemes.
Offshore advisers look to UK in run-up to QROPS
Nearly one third of offshore advisers have formed links with UK advice firms in preparation for the Financial Conduct Authority’s restrictions on QROPS transfers, says a survey by Old Mutual Wealth