Is a UK pension the best place for overseas money?

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In the last article, I outlined how anyone can now contribute to a UK pension fund regardless of whe...

In the last article, I outlined how anyone can now contribute to a UK pension fund regardless of whether they are UK resident or not, whether or not they have earnings in the UK, and regardless of how long they have been non-UK resident. This article considers some issues for clients to consider before doing this. The changes mean that, if you have a client who has moved abroad, they can continue to save in their home pension scheme. There are several advantages with this, including the convenience of only having one savings plan, and the ability to get tax relief on their contributions wh...

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