ROPS
Retirement | 24 Nov 16
Industry divided on planned UK overhaul of overseas pensions
The UK government’s plans to change the way overseas pension schemes are approved and taxed have been met with a mixed response from the financial services industry, with some advisers welcoming the move while others believe it will make foreign pensions increasingly complex and unattractive.
Retirement | 23 Nov 16
UK announces sweeping reforms to Rops
The UK government has announced a major overhaul to the way recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops) are taxed, bringing the products in line with UK pensions.
Tax & Regulation | 23 Nov 16
Nine key changes from the UK Autumn Statement
Chancellor Philip Hammond took to the despatch box for his first and final Autumn Statement on Wednesday. To the relief on many he resisted further tinkering of the pension system.
IFA bdhSterling denies a fall in demand for Rops
The director of the newly-rebranded bdhSterling has revealed that the advisory firm has seen a dramatic increase in the number of clients looking transfer their pension into a recognised overseas pension schemes (Rops).
STM extends fee waiver for new Rops
Cross border financial services provider STM Group, has extended its offer of a zero establishment fee for new Rops customers until 31 March 2017.