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We cut through the complexity of managing finances overseas by avoiding jargon and obscure industry terms. Instead we prefer familiar, reassuring language, and simple financial planning solutions that make sense to everyone.

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uk pension transfer to Canada

Posted by Ryan Frost | Jan 16, 2019

UK Pension transfer to Canada – What to consider

If you are one of many expats that have made Canada their home or indeed are planning to soon, the chances are you might have pensions that you have accumulated

Premier New Earth funds

Posted by Ryan Frost | Jan 11, 2019

Do you hold frozen Premier New Earth funds within a SIPP structure?

We have been working with a lot of expats which have been dealing with expensive and unsuitable solutions, high charges, bad advice and poor communication from their advisers to name

johnston press pension

Posted by Ryan Frost | Dec 18, 2018

Do you hold a Johnston Press Pension?

Do you a hold a Johnston Press Pension? In mid-November the Johnston Press Pension Scheme headed to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF)as part of a deal to keep the publisher afloat.

Closed book bonds

Posted by David Naughton | Dec 11, 2018

‘Closed Book’ Insurance & Investment Bonds

‘Closed Book’ bonds, what are they? Quite simply, they are Insurance & Investment policies that are now closed to new business and are no longer sold. However, they still remain

QROPS exit penalties

Posted by Ryan Frost | Dec 11, 2018

Want to know more about QROPS exit penalties?

Why do trustees charge QROPS exit penalties? If you hold a UK pension and decide you want to retire abroad, then one option is that of a QROPS. A QROPS

How much is your pension worth?

Posted by Ryan Frost | Dec 07, 2018

Pension worth – What is your pension value?

Working for either the same or multiple companies over the years, makes it hard to know your pension worth. Many people lose track or even forget about some of their

Expat Pension Sharing Order for UK Company Pensions

Posted by Ryan Frost | Nov 06, 2018

Expat Pension Sharing Order for UK Company Pensions

Expat Pension Sharing Order for UK Company Pensions Pension sharing order for UK company pensions has become more and more common in recent times. The process itself is not overly

Posted by Ryan Frost | Oct 26, 2018

Retire in the South of Italy

Thinking of moving to the South of Italy? Have you ever thought of living in the South of Italy?  Enjoying the stunning beaches and sunsets all year along? Why not

brooklands sipp

Posted by Ryan Frost | Oct 25, 2018

Do you hold a Brooklands SIPP?

Brooklands SIPP First of all, if you are a Brooklands SIPP holder then you will have been well aware of the negative press they have been receiving. Indeed, while the name Brooklands

French PERP/QROPS

Posted by Ryan Frost | Sep 04, 2018

No French PERP/QROPS – You can still transfer

Are you aware that HMRC has cut all French PERP/QROPS? As of December 2016, all French PERP/QROPS were delisted by HMRC.  A PERP (Plan d’Epargne Retraite Populaire) is a long-term savings