QROPS
Why the Irish border really does matter for UK pension schemes
The Brexit deal on the Irish border is heavily vested in trade and security needs, but it also poses problems for cross-border scheme members, James Phillips writes.
QROPS transfers down for second year in succession
Transfers to Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) are down for the second tax year in a row - to 9,700 transfers worth £1.22bn in 2016/17 - according to HM Revenue & Customs data.
We need a change in the tone of taxation
Robin Ellison says we need a change in HMRC's approach to dealing with pension tax issues
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories include coverage of the Spring Budget, where the chancellor confirmed the money purchase annual allowance will fall to £4,000.
Spring Budget 2017: Treasury aligns tax regime for foreign and UK schemes
The government has confirmed in today's Budget that it will align the tax treatment of foreign and domestic schemes.
Fears grow over 'smash and grab' QROPS raids on DB
Trustees need better advice on qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes to stop them being targeted by ‘smash and grab' schemes, a provider says.
