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City watchdog to probe pension freedom rip-offs

Clearly, shopping around for the right pension can mean the difference between a miserable and comfortable retirement.  When deciding what do with your pension, it is crucial that you receive appropriate independent advice to explain what options are available.  Many people are used to doing this for their insurance needs already, so it makes sense to do the same with the form of income that will dictate what sort of lifestyle you have on retirement.

Therefore, the review will focus on understanding the extent to which pensioners can compare the larger range of retirement options available to them since the introduction of the new pension freedoms.  The FCA was quoted as saying: ‘We want to understand whether savers can compare products, shop around, switch providers where they are not receiving what they want and make good, informed, decisions’. 

The watchdog’s remit is to look at the availability of options for people moving towards retirement.

 

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Spanish Asset declaration: Modelo 720

Breaking NewsAs we are aware, in November 2012 the Spanish authorities approved a new law that obliged any person, permanent establishment or company who is resident of Spain (regardless of nationality ) to declare all assets they hold outside Spain worth more than €50,000 (per Asset Class). These Assets have to be reported on the Modelo 720.

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Expat financial advisors in Grand Cayman

A move from the UK to the Cayman Islands is, by very definition, a bold one. However, for the majority of expats who undertake such a life change, it is not one that they will regret. This is because, if you get your financial advice and wealth management in order, chances are that you will be able to enjoy all the benefits that go with living in one of the world’s true natural paradises.

Dealing with HMRC

Before any would-be Cayman Island resident leaves the UK, he or she should fill out HMRC’s form P85. This ensures that you have the opportunity to get your tax and residency status right and is particularly important if you will continue to have UK tax to pay – for example, if you have a UK-based business, a rental income, or are the director of a company.

Considerations include being listed as a non-resident landlord so that rent can be paid without UK income tax, splitting the tax year into resident and non-resident periods, and addressing the issues around capital gains tax.

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