Offshore Investment

Rachael Griffin, head of tax and financial planning at Skandia International, discusses the advantages of qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes.

Standard Life and Zurich are two of the major winners in this year's International Fund and Product Awards organised by Professional Adviser.

Joanna Faith asks fund of fund managers to recommend their top offshore vehicles.

Features editor Joanna Faith looks at how to advise a client who has moved to the UK from abroad on a permanent basis

Features editor Joanna Faith looks at how to advise a professional seconded abroad for a year.

An unpredictable climate, disingenuous politicians and the possibility of tax increases are just some of the reasons people are abandoning the UK to live in more exotic destinations.

Offshore advisers predict rising sales of Qualifying Registered Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) products this year, mainly because income drawn avoids UK tax.

Close International's Rex Cowley says a lack of real expertise and understanding in the industry about QROPS has resulted in substantial repercussions for advisers and their clients.

Richard Leeson, head of UK business development at Prudential International, says high earners can use offshore bonds to sidestep the worst effects of the tax rate changes.

Laura Wilkinson, senior solicitor at Brodies, says navigating the UK Government's guidance on non-doms taxation can be a challenge for financial advisers.