Category: Finance & investment

Heard of FATCA?

From time to time, you may have seen references to FATCA in the national press and the plans for its introduction in 2014 but what is it and how might it affect you? By Richard Alexander Dip. PFS

A Question of Ethics!

With Christmas over, perhaps your thoughts are turning to resolutions for the New Year and maybe you are one of the growing number of people who are concerned about what the money they have invested is actually being used for.

1% That's Not Much!

You may have seen in the news recently that the UK authorities are concerned at the level of charges being levied by pension companies who are dealing with the role out of Auto Enrolment in the UK.

Equitable Life – Are You Still Owed?

As history now shows, it was the combination of falling returns and the high guarantees which led to the downfall of Equitable Life. Do not miss your chance to make your claim.

UK Pensions & QROPS – What's New?

If you have any interest in UK pensions and the ability to transfer them to an overseas arrangement, you will probably be familiar with the acronym QROPS as well, which stands for Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme. – By Richard Alexander Dip. PFS.