The UK’s Autumn budget was released by the Chancellor Philip Hammond on 22nd November 2017. In a pleasant surprise, there were no major announcements which significantly impact on UK pensions. The main points of note included: - An increase in the UK personal allowance to £11,850 from 6 April...

The UK Spring Budget introduced yesterday by Phillip Hammond, has outlined significant changes to the QROPS market. The main changes were unexpected and need to be carefully considered by those with UK pensions who plan to emigrate, or have moved to live abroad and wish...

The HMRC has removed all but three Canadian QROPS schemes from its registered list. This move follows a similar step undertaken in various other countries (e.g. Australia) last year. The net impact of this announcement will catch many people out who were in the midst...