Regulators Stalk Pension Liberation Predators
A secret briefing between the government and trade bodies about pension liberation firms offering savers access to their pots before the age of 55 has
Expat Pension Changes
Two changes to UK law may have a major effect on those planning to live and work abroad – and some may have to postpone
Slovakia QROPS Delisting Is A Mistake, Says Bank
The riddle surrounding the delisting of Slovakia QROPS has deepened as the provider of all four pensions suggests their removal is simply a ‘communication problem’.
Double Trouble From FSA For Annuity Providers
The poor performance of annuities for retirement savers has prompted the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to look at the way the market serves investors. The
Slovakia Disappears From HMRC QROPS List
Slovakia Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) are missing from the latest HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) list of the offshore pensions for expats. Slovakia
QROPS Providers and the New Pension Rules
QROPS Providers need to be aware of new pension laws that powers to stamp out pension unlocking schemes and transfers to rogue Qualifying Recognised Overseas
QROPS List – January 15, 2013
The latest QROPS list from HM Revenue & Customs showed few surprises – with just a change of 10 Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes worldwide.
Pension Income Up
Pensioners income drawdown rates are going up – but many may have to wait a year or more to benefit from the extra cash. The
Pensioners See Biggest Annuity Rate Drop In 14 Years
The income prospects of retirement savers are not looking good as research reveals annuity payments have slumped in 15 out of the last 18 years.
Why Your Pension Is Worth Less Every Year
People retiring this year say they have lower expectations for their income in retirement than those who left work last year. This trend of picking
Cost Of Pension Equality For Men Is £10,000
Pension experts are reluctant to calculate just how much men are expected to lose when collecting annuities as the European directive on gender equality came
Beware Of QROPS Scams
There is a growing trend for ‘wealth managers’ to target people with dubious schemes to help people concerned over the future value of their pensions
Gibraltar QROPS – The Latest FAQ
After several years of uncertainty when Gibraltar’s financial community stopped offering Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS), providers have upped the number of pensions for
New QROPS Launch In Malta And Gibraltar
Wealth management firm Sovereign has announced the launch of a new Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) based in Malta. The firm is also offering
QROPS Tax Changes
QROPS retirement savers and providers can relax at no major rule changes come from Chancellor George Osborne’s autumn statement 2013 after a major industry shake
New Zealand QROPS Savers Face 33% Tax Bills
A tax shake-up could see British expats and international workers hit with a 33% tax bill if they live in New Zealand and have a
HMRC Puts QROPS Small Print Under Scrutiny
The British tax man, HMRC, may not talk about policing QROPS the expat pension schemes much, but behind-the-scenes seems to be carrying an international audit.
Autumn Statement 2012: Pensions
The government has tinkered yet again with pensions for the wealthy by cutting rates and allowances. Hoping the details will slip by without too much
Gibraltar QROPS Between a Rock and a Hard Place
A behind-the-scenes battle for the hearts and minds of expat pension savers is waging in the Mediterranean as Gibraltar and Malta grapple for market share.
Saving in a Pension Should Be Compulsory, Not a Choice
A think-tank is saying that employees may have to be forced into saving for their pensions if the latest automatic enrolment schemes fail to generate
