How could Brexit affect my pension transfer?
At the time of writing (June 29th 2016), GBPensions is of the view that perception might be worse than reality – at least for anybody considering moving their pension. Since Britain voted to leave the EU, there have [...]
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 [...]
If you are considering transferring your pension from the UK to NZ, be aware: the goal posts are moving again!
There have been several major - some might say draconian - changes to legislation affecting the transfer of UK pension schemes in the last year or so. First we had the cut-off date for transferring unfunded statutory (public sector) [...]
Celebrating the Best of British at the GBPensions Roycroft Vintage Festival
GBPensions are proud to announce our sponsorship of the 2016 Roycroft Vintage Festival, to be held at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park on Sunday March 13th. This year the theme for this prestigious event is the "Best of British". GBPensions' [...]
What is the current situation with KiwiSaver and UK pension transfers to NZ?
For many years, GBPensions' advisers had consistently expressed their concerns about KiwiSavers that were (Qualifying) Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS or ROPS), but which promoted early withdrawals for first home purchases or to pay a tax liability generated as [...]
HURRAH! GBPensions’ and BlackCat Consulting’s Friday the 13th Quiz raises more than $3,000!
Here's proof that Friday the 13th is lucky for some! A charity quiz night raised $3,115 for the Humane Rescue, Rehabilitation and Rehoming Charitable Trust (HURRAH). The fundraiser was organised by GBPensions and BlackCat Consulting and held at [...]
GBPensions at the NHBA Expo 2015
North Harbour Business Association (NHBA) held its annual expo in September, and GBPensions was one of the companies which took the opportunity to be showcased. Wendy Cresswell, Tony Chamberlain and Allan Lloyd enjoyed meeting many of our business neighbours [...]
RWC2015 – Are you more Rule Britannia than Kia Kaha Aotearoa?
Rugby World Cup 2015 is finally upon us, but which team are you supporting? As a British ex-pat in New Zealand, does your heart still beat for the home nations, or is your sporting wardrobe all black? [...]
Is your UK Defined Benefits pension worth more than £30,000? GBPensions’ partnership means we can help with your pension transfer!
GBPensions have an overseas alliance which means that we can still assist clients with the transfer of UK Final Salary (aka Defined Benefits or DB) pension schemes of £30,000 or more. Problems with DB pension transfers of £30,000+ have [...]
Wendy Cresswell explains why GBPensions is an APO Remix the Orchestra sponsor
On February 14th 2015, we attended the APO Remix the Orchestra workshop. It's fair to say that we were blown away by the experience! Young people from different cultures and backgrounds had been brought together that day, and there was [...]
APO Remix the Orchestra – in spectacular style!
APO Remix the Orchestra is a life-changing and award-winning music programme fusing urban & classical music through professional industry mentoring and the use of the latest audio production technology. GBPensions thought this sounded so amazing that we requested our [...]
Friends and colleagues have a wheely great time at GBPensions’ office warming!
To celebrate GBPensions' move to smart, new offices we invited friends, clients and suppliers to join us for some pre-Christmas drinks, nibbles & entertainment. We were delighted to have live music, courtesy of two of the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's [...]