New talks over frozen state pensions for Australian Expats
Australian expats are hoping that high-level talks between ministers may …
Retiring abroad can be a great experience – but the good times can also come with worries, particularly surrounding your pension and how it’s faring in today’s volatile marketplace. British pension rules are complicated and fast-changing, so it’s understandable those who live abroad can feel a bit ‘out of things.’
That’s where iExpats can help by delivering the latest headlines and key information explaining everything you need to know about claiming the State Pension from overseas and expat pensions.
Our writers also look behind the scenes at the latest trends in lifestyle and living abroad – including detailed reports about Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS), QNUPS and SIPPS.
What’s in a name for offshore expat pensions? Well, quite a lot as several similar but competing schemes are out there if you know where to look.
IFAs like to make the market seem more complicated by shrouding the products they offer behind confusing names, like QROPS, QNUPS and SIPP.
Pension savers have lots of reasons for considering a defined benefit (DB) pension transfer but often find rules laid down by government financial watchdogs stonewall plans to make the switch
Retirement seems a long way off when you start saving, but the years soon catch up and so do the limits on how much you can put in your pension pot.
Australian expats are hoping that high-level talks between ministers may …
Millions of workers have lost track of their workplace pensions …
Gibraltar QROPS have received a vote of confidence from HM …
QROPS experts have uncovered a loophole that could mean retirement …
In tax law, as one door closes, inevitably one somewhere …
Retirement ages need to keep pace with increasing life expectancy …
Pensions minister Steve Webb has promised new laws to even …
Retirement savers need better protection from unsuitable investments in self-invested …
Pension companies want to join regulators in giving retirement savers …
Retired couple Neil and Megan Gretton face losing financial ruin …
Retirement savers and international financial advisers are faced with a …
Recycling pension contributions can save retirement savers a significant amount …
Consolidating a number of small pension pots in to a …
British pensions are in a spiral of doom triggered by …
Guernsey offshore pension providers have been given a ‘keep away’ …
An influential trade group has criticised HM Revenue & Customs …
Jersey QROPS have been ditched by the Channel Island’s government …
Malta has stepped up to the line as one of …
Almost 11 million savers are facing an impoverished retirement because …
QROPS schemes who have lost their status and want to …
QROPS investors often look at their offshore pensions as an …