QROPS - contacts for CIBC or BMO
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QROPS - contacts for CIBC or BMO
Seems to be topical right now. I've decided to move my UK personal pensions into an RRSP and it looks like BMO & CIBC both have QROPS approved accounts that fit my specification. I tried asking about this in branches but got bemused looks from the staff. Does anyone have a direct contact name within either organisation in Toronto that might be able to help?
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Re: QROPS - contacts for CIBC or BMO
Seems to be topical right now. I've decided to move my UK personal pensions into an RRSP and it looks like BMO & CIBC both have QROPS approved accounts that fit my specification. I tried asking about this in branches but got bemused looks from the staff. Does anyone have a direct contact name within either organisation in Toronto that might be able to help?
Also it is important that the person you are dealing with has a full understanding of QROPS and not just from the Canadian RRSP perspective.Again this seems very topical at the moment based on other threads on this site.
There are a few companies that specialize with UK pension transfers within the Ontario area, and as they have the knowledge of the UK system and QROPS , you may be better speaking with a representative from one of these companies.
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Re: QROPS - contacts for CIBC or BMO
Unfortunately you will find that although large companies are on the QROPS list, you will find very few people within the branches that specifically deal with UK pensions.A large organisation such as BMO will not train its frontline staff on the rules and regulations regarding UK pensions and QROPS, however you may find someone within these companies that has specifically decided to concentrate on QROPS.
Also it is important that the person you are dealing with has a full understanding of QROPS and not just from the Canadian RRSP perspective.Again this seems very topical at the moment based on other threads on this site.
Also it is important that the person you are dealing with has a full understanding of QROPS and not just from the Canadian RRSP perspective.Again this seems very topical at the moment based on other threads on this site.
My inclination is to view that as an absolute last resort - I'd rather not hand over a pile of money to someone to fill in a few forms for me if there's an alternative.
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be aware new law changes form april 2012 re uk tax and reporting obligations
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I would consult with your broker as he/she is handling the pension transfer for you and should be aware of the forthcoming changes.
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Re: QROPS - contacts for CIBC or BMO
Unfortunately you will find that although large companies are on the QROPS list, you will find very few people within the branches that specifically deal with UK pensions.A large organisation such as BMO will not train its frontline staff on the rules and regulations regarding UK pensions and QROPS, however you may find someone within these companies that has specifically decided to concentrate on QROPS.
Also it is important that the person you are dealing with has a full understanding of QROPS and not just from the Canadian RRSP perspective.Again this seems very topical at the moment based on other threads on this site.
There are a few companies that specialize with UK pension transfers within the Ontario area, and as they have the knowledge of the UK system and QROPS , you may be better speaking with a representative from one of these companies.
Also it is important that the person you are dealing with has a full understanding of QROPS and not just from the Canadian RRSP perspective.Again this seems very topical at the moment based on other threads on this site.
There are a few companies that specialize with UK pension transfers within the Ontario area, and as they have the knowledge of the UK system and QROPS , you may be better speaking with a representative from one of these companies.