Zero establishment fee on STM Group Qrops
STM Group has introduced a zero establishment fee for all new Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme (Qrops) applications received before 31 October 2016, with immediate effect.
Qrops
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Elian unveils a Jersey Qrops for non-islanders
Global trust and corporate services group Elian has become the second company to launch a Jersey Qrops plan for non-island residents.
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Sovereign expands into Sipps with MW Pensions deal
Sovereign Group, an international wealth management and retirement planning provider, has acquired UK-based MW Pensions, a specialist in Self-Invested Personal Pension (Sipp) schemes, for an undisclosed amount.
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‘Market always sets the price’ on Qrops fees
Isle of Man-based pensions provider Boal & Co’s recent lowering of its Qrops fees is not indicative of an industry-wide shift that would see the cost of Qrops fall.
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Rathbones taps into offshore growth with four funds
Rathbone Unit Trust Management (RUTM) will offer four Luxembourg-domiciled funds to European investors next month in order to tap into the offshore market’s “considerable” growth potential.
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Boal & Co lowers Qrops fees
International pensions provider Boal & Co has cut fees across its Qrops range following feedback from introducers.
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Carey sells int’l pensions arm to Overseas Trust and Pension
The Guernsey-based international pensions business of Carey Group is to be acquired by Overseas Trust and Pension.
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Offshore bond uplift after new LTA cap is wishful thinking
Providers expecting the reduced lifetime allowance (LTA) to spur offshore bond sales to UK residents are guilty of “wishful thinking” according to a number of distributors, who are failing to see any increase in appetite.
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Custodian on the evolution of the life insurance market
Tom Olander, a director of Custodian Life, talks clients, technology, growth and the trends that are now shaping the life insurance market.
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NZ Endeavour agrees Qrops deal with Malta’s Elmo
New Zealand pension firm NZ Endeavour Trustees has agreed terms with Malta-based Elmo Pensions to facilitate a partial or full transfer of pension assets between two of their respective Qrops funds.
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Qrops bounce back in Australia after HMRC cull
The number of Australian Qrops recognised by HM Revenue & Customs has leapt to more than 100 schemes in its latest updated list.
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Novia launches Malta Qrops global retirement account
International intermediaries’ platform Novia Global has expanded its offering with the launch of its Global Retirement Account (GRA).