Wherever there is abuse of a system or facility it is always the minority of irresponsible people who spoil the benefits for the majority. Qualified Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) are no ...

QROPS, or Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme, is a framework overseen by HMRC that allows eligible individuals to ...

Yes, says David Trenner. Many jurisdictions that operate reputable schemes have been caught in the crossfire, with Guernsey in particular a deliberate target Before pensions simplification in 2006 ...

The Budget shocks keep coming with the chancellor abandoning one of his key policy measures following the u-turn on national insurance contributions for the self-employed. But there is no prospect of ...

The first steps to creating some form of best practice code for Qrops transfers should be welcomed by the industry. But there is a long way to go before the offshore pensions industry will be able to ...

So after ages of consideration, HM Revenue and Customs has finally come back with clarifications on its handling of qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes. This summer, HMRC suffered an ...

Retiring abroad and relocating perman-ently to a foreign country continues to be a popular choice for Brits who are seeking a lifestyle that the UK does not offer. Advisers with clients who are consid ...

Confused by the new guidelines for Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS)? We ask financial advisers to break down the key points from the Budget and HMRC rules published this week New ...

QROPS enable pension savers who have left or intend to leave the UK and become non-resident in the UK for tax purposes, to enjoy the best of both worlds. They can take their retirement savings with ...