Archive for January, 2008
QROPS: Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Am I able to transfer protected rights into a QROPS?
A. Yes, as long as the receiving Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) is willing to accept it. When the transfer takes place form CA1881 should be completed, which enables HMRC to keep track of where the protected rights are. In transferring protected rights it is [...]
Pensions For Beginners: Part Two
In Part One, I explained what a pension is, the pros and cons of having one, and what the main alternatives to a pension are.
I’m now going to outline the different types of pension you can get, so you get a clearer idea of what your options are.
Widows limits pensions exodus
Scottish Widows has become the latest fund manager to be forced to close the door to investors in its £2.1bn property pension funds.
Pensions For Beginners: All You Need To Know
The subject of pensions is always in the news.
Is the State providing enough for people to live on? What sort of pension should you choose? How can you avoid being short-changed in your old age?
The options can seem endless, complicated and daunting. Those of us without a personal pension know we should probably set one [...]
Overseas Pension Transfers
Free My Pension is a web site that is dedicated to those of you who have left the UK permanently and are wondering what to do with any pension benefits you have left behind.
The site is sponsored by TAG Wealth Management a firm of Independent Financial Advisers who are authorised and regulated by the UK [...]
