ROPS
North America | 15 Feb 17
All Canadian schemes removed from HMRC Rops list
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
UK taxman shutting down online Rops service
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 cautious about abolishing Rops ‘advice safeguard’
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”.
All French and Italian Rops dropped from UK pension list
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.
JTC adds Rop scheme to Malta service range
Jersey-headquartered JTC has launched a recognised overseas pension scheme (Rops) aimed at supporting UK expatriates globally through its operation in Malta.