by SJB Global | Nov 4, 2024 | Financial Planning, Pensions, Regulations, SJB Global, Tax, UK
The UK’s Autumn Budget 2024 has introduced transformative changes to pension rules, significantly impacting domestic and overseas pension holders. In a historic move, the government announced that pensions would fall under Inheritance Tax (IHT) regulations starting in...
by SJB Global | Oct 30, 2024 | Financial Planning, Regulations, SJB Global, UK
The UK’s Autumn Budget 2024, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, marked a historic moment as the first budget by a female Chancellor and the first Labour budget in over a decade. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the key announcements. Economic Stability and...
by SJB Global | Oct 30, 2024 | Ben Eccles, Regulations, UK
The election result is big news and likely to dominate headlines. I’d like to share our stance from our perspective. Long story short, there is little connection between the change in government and the investment markets, although we’ll be keeping a close eye on...
by SJB Global | Oct 30, 2024 | Advice, Financial Planning, Randal Stephens, Regulations, UK
When a relationship breaks down, pensions may not be a top priority, but the jurisdiction where a divorce or dissolution occurs — and how a court handles pensions in the financial settlement — can be crucial, especially if pensions represent significant family...
by SJB Global | Sep 9, 2024 | Pension Transfers, Pensions, SJB Global, UK
If you’ve ever considered retiring abroad or are already living outside the UK, you’ve likely heard the term QROPS floating around in financial discussions. But what exactly is a QROPS, and how does it work? What is QROPS? QROPS, or Qualifying Recognised...
by SJB Global | Sep 4, 2024 | Financial Planning, Markets, SJB Global, UK
UK companies reached a new high in dividend payments during the second quarter, distributing a total of £36.7bn. This marks an 11.2% increase from the same period last year, according to Computershare’s latest Dividend Monitor, largely driven by special one-off...