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Pension Transfers

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January 14, 2026
Managing Your Investments While Living Abroad

Managing your investments after moving abroad presents a mix of challenges and opportunities.

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December 11, 2025
QROPS or SIPP?

Which is the best choice for a pension transfer, a QROPS or SIPP?

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November 17, 2025
Pension Investments

How we structure our pension investments can make the difference between a long, comfortable retirement and a daily struggle to maintain the lifestyle we want.

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April 4, 2025
Making the most out of the rule changes to QROPS

With the new rules in place, there are several issues that need to be considered.

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March 11, 2025
Defined Benefit Pension Transfers

Transferring your defined benefit pension is a major decision that can significantly impact your financial future.

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December 19, 2024
Pension schemes in the UK and Spain compared

Comparing pension schemes in the UK and Spain: how do the two systems differ?

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December 19, 2024
Compare pension schemes in the UK and France

When comparing pension schemes in the UK and France, they are often at opposite ends of the spectrum.

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September 4, 2024
QNUPS and Estate Planning

Qualifying Non-UK Pension Schemes (QNUPS) help British expats plan for future IHT liabilities.

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Investment charges

Full transparency on fees and charges is a requirement for all parties involved in pension transfers.

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May 2, 2024
New Lifetime Allowance rules

There have been additional changes to the rules concerning the Lifetime Allowance.

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April 10, 2024
Pension investment strategy

How to draft a pension investment strategy in uncertain times

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February 17, 2024
Updating your pension plan

When making changes in life, you should also consider updating your pension plan.

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December 22, 2023
Retirement planning: new year, new country?

A focus on retirement planning for the New Year.

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September 14, 2023
Multi-jurisdiction divorce and pensions

Divorce can be a challenging process, even under the best circumstances.

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August 28, 2023
QROPS transfers guidance

The Pensions Regulator's guidance notes on QROPS transfers are welcome.

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June 19, 2023
Pension transfer regulation

New pension transfer regulation will help combat pension scams.

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March 19, 2023
Abolition of the LTA in the UK Budget

No one anticipated the removal of the LTA in the Budget, despite the rumours that had been circulating.

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The Portuguese compliant investment bond

Tax-efficient investments for expats in Portugal.

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Financial planning: time for a spring clean!

A checklist of areas for attention.

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April 16, 2020
DB pension scheme trustees allowed flexibility to cope with COVID-19

Testing times for DB pension scheme funding levels.

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February 9, 2020
QROPS advice: One size doesn’t fit all

Seek qualified and regulated advisers!

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January 7, 2020
QROPS or iSIPP

The answer depends on how pension legislation evolves in the wake of the upcoming UK and EU trade negotiations.

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November 4, 2019
Placing a bet on Brexit

It's best not to bet; the outcome is too unpredictable!

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July 18, 2019
The Spanish will

Estate planning is easier with a Spanish will.

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July 9, 2019
Malta QROPS

How do changes in the Malta QROPS rules affect you?

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April 4, 2019
Spanish pensions for expats

The first step is to sit down with an experienced financial adviser to discuss your personal situation and requirements.

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February 10, 2019
Tax in Spain

Brexit presents financial planning issues for those moving to Spain.

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November 6, 2018
Sustaining pension income in retirement

Cash-flow modelling is fundamental to accurate and quality retirement advice.

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January 6, 2017
HMRC ROPS

The rules relating to the taxation and regulation of overseas pension schemes..

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August 26, 2016
Pensions and interest rates

The old saying goes, ‘I have good news and bad news, which would you like to hear first?’. Given this choice..

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July 6, 2016
Retiring to the Algarve

Retiring to the Algarve in Portugal can be an attractive proposition for many expats...

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February 19, 2015
Offshore accounts - Is tax avoidance legal?

The media has been buzzing recently with revelations about how HSBC has assisted..