2010 Budget Update

All the news from the budget.
Review of EFRBS & EBTs announced with potential changes from April 2011.
HMRC has said it is looking into proposals to extend trivial commutation rights to personal pensions funds worth up to £2,000 and allowing couples to pool small pension pots in order to achieve better value by buying a joint life annuity.

New reduced QROPS fees at The Overseas Pension

Leading QROPS provider "The Overseas Pension" from Fairbairn Trust Company Ltd announces new reduced fee schedule.

Tax exiles under the spot light.

The recent Gaines-Cooper ruling brings tax residency in to question.

Enterprise Investment Schemes

Worth another look? £1m investment over 2 years, 20% tax relief, C.G.T. free, I.H.T. free after 2 years, C.G.T. deferral.

Gilts: who owns the UK's Gilts

As the Bank of England's quantitative easing programme comes to an end, what will this mean for gilts?  This BBC article looks at who owns the UK's gilts.