Do you hold a Liberty SIPP?

Posted on 15th June 2018 in Advice

Liberty SIPP First of all, if you are a Liberty SIPP holder then you will have been well aware of the negative press they have been receiving. Indeed, while the name Liberty SIPP has become synonymous with mis-selling of SIPP’s between 2011 and 2013 it is claimed that up to 700 investors have suffered significant […]

Investment Income Taxation France 2018

Posted on 14th June 2018 in Advice

Investment income taxation France 2018 As of January 2018 tax residents of France are no longer required to pay French Wealth Tax on savings and investments.  Additionally, there is a new tax rate on investment income benefits.  Below I have identified the main changes for those expatriates resident in France. Income Tax No new changes […]

Pension Sharing Order for a QROPS

Posted on 25th April 2018 in Advice

Pension Sharing Order for a QROPS Pension sharing order for QROPS is becoming increasingly common. Although at first, they can seem complicated to sort out, there is a simple process that can be followed to facilitate the court requirements. To start with let’s break down the overall position and terminology used. QROPS – What exactly is it? […]

Do you hold a Nortel pension?

Posted on 6th April 2018 in British expats

Do you hold a Nortel pension? If you are part of the Nortel pension scheme then it is likely you have recently received a letter from Nortel UK Pensions. The message from the Nortel Pension Trustees informs you about your defined benefits pension and the options available. Nortel Networks Background Nortel filed for bankruptcy protection […]

What impact does the 720 Modelo have on my pension?

Posted on 6th April 2018 in Advice

720 Modelo and my pension Before answering ‘what impact does the 720 Modelo have on my pension’ we are best off breaking it down. Many of our clients know about the 720 Modelo but are unsure the exact details and associated implications. So…… What is the 720 Modelo? Brought in under new legislation in 2012 […]

NAPS – New Airways Pension Scheme

Posted on 23rd March 2018 in Advice

Do you hold a British Airways pension? If you are part of the BA pension scheme then it is likely you have recently received a letter from NAPS – New Airways Pension Scheme. The message from the NAPS Trustee will have informed you of. “The closure of the NAPS – New Airways Pension Scheme to […]

Do you have a Britannia QROPS?

Posted on 21st March 2018 in Advice

Britannia QROPS? If you have previously lived in New Zealand then there is a good chance you hold a Britannia QROPS. First of all,  let me make clear that Britannia Financial Services is a well-established reputable company. They have dealt with thousands of UK transfers of pensions and if you live in NZ then there would be […]

Do you hold a BBC pension scheme?

Posted on 14th March 2018 in Advice

Do you hold a BBC pension scheme? We have recently been contacted by a number of clients who have received details of their defined benefits BBC pension scheme and the options available to them. The letter from the BBC states you have 2 options. Option 1: Claim your full BBC pension. This means the full defined […]

Have you been missold a QROPS? QROPS Complaints!

Posted on 8th March 2018 in Advice

QROPS Complaints Have you been mis-sold a QROPS? Are you currently in a Maltese or Gilbrator QROPS but don’t know why and are now locked in with expensive annual management charges and penalties for leaving your current investments. Unfortunately here at Harrison Brook, we receive numerous QROPS complaints from more and more clients who have unnecessarily been […]

Financial advice for expats in Mumbai

Posted on 6th March 2018 in Advice

Financial advice for expats in Mumbai It has recently been reported that Mumbai’s expats are the world’s highest paid according to an HSBC survey. With high earnings brings the need for financial advice for those expats in Mumbai. Whether paid in rupees or the company currency, getting better capital growth for your hard earned cash is […]