Qrops

Best Practice | 4 Oct 16

The UK government’s plans to potentially scrap the current ‘advice safeguard’ on some overseas pension transfers has met with a mixed response from the financial services industry, with some experts welcoming the move while others believe it will put consumers at risk of being targeted by fraudsters.

Retirement | 3 Oct 16

Strabens Hall, the international IFA firm with offices in London and Hong Kong, has advised clients against using recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops), warning that the high charges incurred with using the product can often outweigh the tax advantages they offer.

Tax & Regulation | 30 Sep 16

How will new mutual fund regulation in the UAE impact on portfolio bonds and unit-linked funds?

Companies | 13 Sep 16

STM Group has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire UK Sipp provider London & Colonial and its subsidiaries for nearly £5.4m ($7.2m, €6.4m).

Products | 23 Aug 16

IVCM, formerly Brooklands Pensions, is reopening its New Zealand recognised overseas pension scheme (Rops) and will include funds managed by Emirates NBD Asset Management and Vanguard Investments Australia.