Transferring out of a defined benefit pension scheme Before answering the question of whether transferring out of a defined benefit pension scheme is the right choice, you should also ask yourself, why do I want to transfer out? It is important to understand what a defined benefit pension is so you can make an informed […]

Should I move my UK defined benefit pension? Do you have a UK defined benefit pension? Have you recently been contacted by your UK pension scheme about transferring your pension? Within this article, we will explore the current defined benefit pension market, the process of transferring out and the associated risks and potential rewards of […]

Withdrawing UK pension in France Are you a French resident withdrawing a UK pension in France? Is this the first time you will be drawing on your personal pension since moving to France? Do you have more than one pension you wish to drawdown from? Within this article, we will discuss the process involved and […]

Ever wondered why is my QROPS expensive? Many ex-pats have been sold a QROPS on the basis of tax efficiency, ability to draw down your pension “tax-free” and removing your pension pot from UK regulation. Within this article, however, we are going to specifically look at the overall cost of different QROPS. We will compare […]

HMRC QROPS USA Are you an American resident who wants to transfer their UK pension to an HMRC QROPS USA? Do you have more than one British pension and you wish to consolidate? Are you intending to never return to the UK? Within this article, we look into the options available to US residents with […]