Tag Archives: QROPS

Time to update that QROPS?

Posted on January 30, 2023 by FinancialUAE

If you are looking at this wondering what on earth I am on about, a QROPS is a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme – an overseas pension arrangement into which existing UK pension plans were transferred. A strange acronym but … Continue reading →

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News: Brooklands Trustees – no cause for concern

Posted on July 27, 2016 by FinancialUAE

Anyone who has a SIPP or QROPS with Brooklands Trustees Limited will have received emails in the last few days which may have caused concern as it suggested that the company had gone into administration  but I want to reassure … Continue reading →

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12 financial myths plus some facts.

Posted on November 16, 2015 by FinancialUAE

As with anything there are myths, stories and  old wives tales in respect of financial issues but what are they and what is the reality? In this article I cover several of the common myths and explain the reality of the … Continue reading →

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10 pension mistakes you really want to avoid

Posted on October 13, 2014 by FinancialUAE

Too many people bury their head in the sand when it comes to planning for their financial future. In this article I want to look at some of the issues that you really cannot afford to ignore. When I use … Continue reading →

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UK Pensions – what’s the rush?

Posted on September 23, 2014 by FinancialUAE

I’m not one for scaremongering, but for once there is a genuine deadline to take action for people in certain UK pension arrangements. If you are an expat with a UK occupational pension, often known as a Final Salary scheme, … Continue reading →

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Can you relax about your retirement?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by FinancialUAE

It’s amazing how quickly time passes as we get older and our good intentions go by the wayside. A topic that we all need to address is that of how we will manage financially in our later years. Even if you … Continue reading →

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Ever had a pension in the UK?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by FinancialUAE

Did you know that it doesn’t need to lie dormant and that you can actively manage it as an expat? Did you know that a number of options are available to you, some of which may offer better benefits? If your … Continue reading →

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