There are many issues surrounding financial planning and Brexit that expats should be aware of. I’m going to make a bold prediction though. Life will go on even if the UK decides to leave Europe! I don’t say this glibly. History shows that every time major political and economic events rock our world, we can […]
Pension freedoms are not free!
The advent of pension freedoms has altered the landscape for those planning their retirement. In an ideal world, everyone would be a member of a high quality Defined Benefit (DB) pension scheme, whereby a sustainable retirement income is guaranteed for the lifetime of the individual. However, for those who are either self-employed or prefer a […]
Brexit risks for pensions
There are a number of Brexit risks for pensions over the coming months. It’s a well-known maxim that investment markets and businesses crave certainty. Uncertainty creates problems in terms of where to invest, future income/expenditure projections and cash-flow management. No geopolitical issue in the last 70 years or so has created more uncertainty than Brexit. […]
Pensions and Brexit
There could be a showdown over pensions and Brexit at some stage in the near future. Pension providers and advisers have become accustomed to their clients being used as de facto cashpoint machines by the UK government treasury department. With each passing budget or spending review, the government seeks to raise funds. On too many […]
Pensions for expats living in the Netherlands
Check out our latest blog on pensions for expats living in the Netherlands: http://dutchtaxadvice.nl/blog/expat-pensions-netherlands/
Top 10 best blogs for expats
There are numerous online resources for expatriates considering retirement in France. We have compiled a list below of the top 10 websites that offer information and advice on living in France. The list is in random order: 1. Complete France completefrance.com – This site has helpful sections such as Living in France, French property and Language […]
UK pension transfers to France
With UK pension transfers to France becoming ever more popular, it is important for expats to stay abreast of developments in the marketplace. With over 3000 providers on the official QROPS list, there are quite a number of jurisdictions to choose from. It is important to be sure however that your UK pension transfer is being […]