January 29, 2015
The government’s new pension freedoms announced in the Freedom & Choice agenda announced in the Chancellor’s 2014 Budget, are in my view, both chaotic and cynical.
As from April this year, over 55s in defined contribution schemes will be able to access their entire pension pot. This is part of one of the most drastic pensions overhauls we’ve seen for decades and, therefore, will inevitably affect the choices people make with regards to their retirement for years to
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January 28, 2015
During another international trip visiting some of deVere Group’s 71 offices across the globe, and after conversations with consultants in the various locations, it became clear that clients are heeding deVere’s message of the importance of reassessing investment portfolios.
During another international trip visiting some of deVere Group’s 71 offices across the globe, and after conversations with consultants in the various locations, it became clear that clients are heeding
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January 23, 2015
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has confirmed he is to bow to the demands of FATCA, America’s overreaching global tax law, and has agreed to pay a considerable tax bill to the U.S. Treasury Department. This comes after he had previously vowed that it was “outrageous” for the U.S. to impose taxes on expat Americans - of which he is technically one having been born in New York and not having relinquished his American passport. Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, has confirmed he is
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January 19, 2015
News that Malta-based QROPS (Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes) will benefit from the same flexibility as UK-based pensions following recent modifications to local pension regulations, should, I believe, be welcomed with open arms.
News that Malta-based QROPS (Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes) will benefit from the same flexibility as UK-based pensions following recent modifications to local pension regulations, should, I believe, be
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January 18, 2015
The brand name of the government’s pensions guidance service announced by Chancellor George Osborne in last year’s Budget has been unveiled as ‘Pension Wise’, with the tagline ‘Your money. Your choice’. The brand name of the government’s pensions guidance service announced by Chancellor George Osborne in last year’s Budget has been unveiled as ‘Pension Wise’, with the tagline ‘Your money. Your choice’.
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January 12, 2015
In an interview with The Sunday Times - and in a clear attempt to court pensioners and home owners - Chancellor George Osborne has pledged to slash inheritance tax (IHT). In an interview with The Sunday Times - and in a clear attempt to court pensioners and home owners - Chancellor George Osborne has pledged to slash inheritance tax (IHT).
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