Supporting Pet Refuge’s life-changing and life-saving work
GBPensions is now a Major Donor to Pet Refuge NZ, helping pets and their families escape domestic violence. When GBPensions was considering to which good cause we should commit our ongoing support, we were immediately drawn to Pet Refuge. [...]
Extra peace of mind for clients GBPensions’ Tony Chamberlain is now an Associate Business and Tax Adviser (ABTA) with the Accountants & Tax Agents Institute of NZ GalleryExtra peace of mind for clients GBPensions’ Tony Chamberlain is now an Associate Business and Tax Adviser (ABTA) with the Accountants & Tax Agents Institute of NZ
Extra peace of mind for clients GBPensions’ Tony Chamberlain is now an Associate Business and Tax Adviser (ABTA) with the Accountants & Tax Agents Institute of NZ
The Accountants and Tax Agents Institute of NZ (ATAINZ) is an incorporated society that aims to be the voice of small to medium businesses (SMEs) in New Zealand. All ATAINZ members promise to professionally, ethically, and willingly look [...]
Tackling the logistical challenges of a worldwide pandemic
To overcome the ongoing unpredictability of the global postal service, GBPensions has set up a postal drop-box and telephone service in the UK, specifically to handle UK correspondence. Although much of the financial industry has embraced the numerous [...]
GBPensions: one of the first and the few
The world of financial legislation seems to be a constantly changing landscape. This year, on 15 March, the Financial Advisers Act 2008 was officially repealed, and a new regime began. From that date, all financial advisers (e.g., mortgage [...]
Helping members of the New Zealand Business Women’s Network (NZBWN) understand their pension transfer options
In late January, GBPensions' director Tony Chamberlain was delighted to take part in a webinar for the UK-based NZBWN, as part of the Masterclass series hosted by Halo Financial Services. Pre-registrations beat all previous records, which perhaps demonstrates [...]
COVID-19 update from Tony Chamberlain, GBPensions’ director
Minimising disruption; protecting you and our team. In these very challenging times, GBPensions would like to reassure you that we are doing all we can to keep everything running as smoothly as possible. Our business is equipped so that [...]
“Now that the UK has officially left the EU, how could Brexit affect my UK to NZ pension transfer options?”
The Brexit referendum was held on 23rd June 2016. More than 43 months later, at 11.00 pm on 31st January 2020, the UK finally left the EU. What does this mean for British expats or returning Kiwis who [...]
“G’day!” “Bonjour!” “¡Hola!” “Hallo!” GBPensions’ clients aren’t just Brits with a UK pension.
Here's a fact that may surprise you. Up to 20 per cent of GBPensions' clients aren't British. The team also helps returning Kiwis and other expats who've lived and worked in the UK and have now decided to [...]
Is the reality of an income for life really a financial dream come true?
In April 2015, largely brought about by public pressure, the UK Government introduced its Pension Freedoms reforms, stating: … the annuities market is currently not working in the best interests of consumers. It is neither competitive nor innovative [...]
Considering a UK pension transfer? 8 questions to ask your financial adviser
The Financial Times reports that UK pension scam losses hit a record high in March. This is based on figures released by City of London police which show that 24 victims lost £8.6 million. The FT goes on [...]
Leave it where it is, move to a SIPP or transfer to a NZ QROPS? Which will you choose for your British pension?
Since HMRC (Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs) introduced Pensions "A" Day (6th April 2006), NZ residents have had two main options when it comes to transferring their UK pension. Having weighed up the pros & cons, they can [...]
SIPP or NZ QROPS? GBPensions now offers a genuine choice to New Zealand residents of where to transfer their UK pension
If a pension transfer is appropriate for you, GBPensions is now offering a legitimate alternative to the usual UK pension transfer to a NZ registered QROPS (Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme.) Our clients now have the option of [...]