Gauging the pension options open to returning ex-pats

London & Colonial's Adam Wrench assesses the options open to returning ex-pats...

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London & Colonial's Adam Wrench assesses the options open to returning ex-pats...

There have been a variety of stories on the growing number of ex-pats returning to the UK recently. Whether this is down to disenchantment, homesickness, redundancy, or any number of other reasons, is anybody's guess. What doesn't take any guesswork, however, is that each and every one will need specialist advice, to ensure their assets are assessed and effective guidance is provided prior to any planned return back home. A detailed fact find is, as ever, the essential starting point. Assuming a client has a QROPS (Qualifying Registered Overseas Pension Scheme), it is important to ...

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