Two former employees of a New York-based investment advisory firm DeVere USA Inc, are accused by the US Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC), of providing pension transfer advice to hundreds of clients that may go against their best interest. In a conflict of interest which would see the employees receiving higher compensation from the pension transfer.
Read MoreAfter receiving the go-ahead, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) is implementing amendments that change the way QROPS providers handle transfers and deal with financial advisers. The amendments bring in stringent new rules both for advisers and asset/investment restrictions. Following news of these regulatory changes, Australian and New Zealand pensioners with their pensions in Malta-based overseas schemes are being urged to check whether their pension pots are at risk and whether their financial advisers can still act and work on their behalf.
Read MoreThe Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) published a newsletter in January confirming amendments to the country’s Retirement Pensions Act. The amendments bring in stringent new rules both for advisers and asset/investment restrictions. Following news of these regulatory changes, pensioners with their pensions in Malta-based overseas schemes are being urged to check whether their pension pots are at risk.
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