No ex-pat pensions cliff-edge if we get Brexit transition deal, says Hammond

Interim period will help

Tom Ellis
clock • 2 min read

Ex-pats will not suffer a cliff-edge effect to their UK pensions and insurance policies if the UK is successful in securing its proposed interim period after the UK leaves the EU in March 2019, Philip Hammond has said.

Hammond said a Brexit cliff-edge for pensions would not happen if the interim period laid out by Theresa May's Florence speech became a reality. However, the interim deal proposal was outside of the Brexit negotiating structure imposed by the European Commission, which is yet to respond. There was a shared interest for both the UK and EU that they "avoid outcomes that impose unnecessary costs and disruption on individuals and businesses as the UK leaves the EU", he said. His statement came in response to Treasury Committee chair Nicky Morgan's letter that sought clarity on the post-Br...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Adviser for free

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, industry insights and market intelligence
  • Stay ahead of the curve with spotlights on emerging trends and technologies
  • Receive breaking news stories straight to your inbox in the daily newsletters
  • Make smart business decisions with the latest developments in regulation, investing retirement and protection
  • Members-only access to the editor’s weekly Friday commentary
  • Be the first to hear about our events and awards programmes

Join

 

Already a Professional Adviser member?

Login

More on Regulation

Agile IT needed as rapid regulation change becomes the norm

Agile IT needed as rapid regulation change becomes the norm

'Gone are the lengthy consultation and rule-setting cycles that often took several years'

Paul Muir
clock 15 April 2024 • 6 min read
Leveling up the playing field when it comes to picking skilled persons

Leveling up the playing field when it comes to picking skilled persons

Given the prerequisite for accuracy, a rigorous selection process is essential

Richard Farr
clock 15 April 2024 • 4 min read
A practical way forward: Utilising hybrid to close the advice gap

A practical way forward: Utilising hybrid to close the advice gap

Will the FCA's advice/guidance review increase access to advice?

Chet Velani
clock 02 April 2024 • 6 min read