Delisted Hong Kong QROPS

Posted on 7th December 2017 in Advice

Delisted Hong Kong QROPS As of April 2017, there were 23 listed Hong Kong QROPs. One delisted straight away and a further 2 delisted in October. All remaining 19 Hong Kong QROPS have been delisted by HMRC and are no longer included in the authority’s list of approved schemes. As is usual, HMRC has given no […]

Retire in Norway- The Expat Guide.

Posted on 7th December 2017 in Advice

You’re coming up to retirement, or perhaps you’ve already been enjoying it for some years, but what now? What do you do when suddenly your life becomes free time? When you can start living the work free life you’ve dreamed off? You retire in Norway! The InterNations Expat Insider report of 2016 saw Norway excelling […]

British Expats in Thailand – The Expat Guide.

Posted on 6th December 2017 in Advice

Expats in Thailand You’ve spent your working life building and growing your pension pot. All those hours worked to support your family and your future should not be threatened by the insecurity of the British economy in these changing times. But what can you do? It’s time to fulfil your dreams of retiring abroad… and […]

Friends Provident International Reserve Bond

Posted on 4th December 2017 in Advice

Do you hold a Friends Provident International Reserve Bond? The FPI reserve Bond rightfully has one of the worst reputations around. Incredibly expensive, it was sold for years by financial advisers who were being paid out huge commissions in the process. As a result, the cost of the charges far outweigh the supposed tax benefits. Especially […]

Retire early – The Expat Guide

Posted on 1st December 2017 in Advice

Retire Early… Most people spend 40 years of their lives working towards it, but how many people genuinely spend 40 years planning for it? (On average) The 40 year working life of an adult provides for the purchase of a house, the education of children, and the luxuries that you can bestow on your nearest and dearest […]

Transfer my Dutch pension

Posted on 24th November 2017 in Advice

The Netherlands is frequently recognised as having one of the world’s top ranking pension systems by the Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index. This high ranking is thanks to the diversity of the Dutch pension system’s funding sources, its accuracy in measuring costs and contributions to ensure fair distribution, and its strong regulation by the Dutch […]

Retirement Financial Advice?

Posted on 21st November 2017 in Advice

Retirement Financial Advice First of all when people hear the words “retirement financial advice” they immediately think of pensions, wealth management and personal finance advisers. As well as whether or not they have enough money to enjoy life once retired. Money is an important factor upon retiring, however, it is not the only aspect to […]

Expat Financial Advisor Luxembourg

Posted on 9th November 2017 in Advice

Financial Advisor in Luxembourg Just as there are many reasons why expats choose to live and work in Luxembourg, there are many reasons for seeking financial advice. It is also important to understand the various forms of financial advice and what each financial advisor can offer. Understanding Financial Advice The most comprehensive advice, taking into […]

Can I transfer my stakeholder pension?

Posted on 3rd November 2017 in Advice

Stakeholder Pension Transfer?  Is a Stakeholder Pension Transfer possible? This is a question we are getting asked more and more at Harrison Brook. With pensions being at the height of current affairs, everything from a QROPS to a SIPP being discussed, it is important to define exactly what a Stakeholder pension is. Stakeholder pensions are […]

Is my Guernsey QROPS secure?

Posted on 2nd November 2017 in Advice

Guernsey QROPS Did you transfer to a Guernsey QROPS? Are you aware of the changes to legislation? Read on to find out how you may have been impacted. For many people who transferred their UK pension(s) to a QROPS in Guernsey some years ago, the choice of a stable offshore location at that time was […]