Pensions Transfer Process for Professionals relocating from Ireland & Scotland to India

What is Overseas Pensions transfer?

Overseas Pensions transfer  is a way of moving your Ireland pension arrangements to a scheme administered outside the Ireland, which is more flexible & easily accessible for people who have retired abroad or are planning to do so. 

What is Exide Life Golden Years Retirement Plan?

Exide Life Golden Years Retirement Plan is a non-participating variable Insurance Pension plan allowing for accumulation of premiums until the vesting age. This Plan provides guaranteed benefits on vesting & death. One can get their Ireland Pension transferred into the scheme. The transferred Corpus will continue to grow till the vesting age of 55 years. The existing Exide Life Pension scheme has delivered Consistent returns by declaring an average compounding returns of 9.65% over last 8 years.

On attaining vesting age of 55 years, the Member can commute the policy & take 1/3^rd of the total grown Corpus as tax free Lumpsum& the remaining 2/3^rd amount can be used to purchase a life annuity from Exide Life till the Member’s lifetime. On demise of the Member (before or after vesting age), the Nominee can either choose take pensions or can take the Corpus as tax free lumpsum.

In order for Ireland pensioner to transfer pension benefits, confirmation that the benefits provided by the receiving pension policy must be revevant benefits i.e. not a pension policy that provideds death/disability only & confirms with the following:

*   It should be a bona fide pension policy, under a separate legal trust, which can only be used for the purposes of providing annual / monthly income in retirement from age 50 years or later.

 *   The receiving Pension Policy must not permit more than a certain proportion of the fund to be paid as a tax free lump sum on retirement. This amount will be stipulated at the time of transfer, in accordance with Irish Revenue limits.

 *   The Pension Policy must not be capable of surrender in circumstances other than retirement.
 *   The Pension Policy should be an employer sponsored scheme.

 1.  Confirmation that the receiving Pension Policy has been approved by an appropriate regulatory authority and details of that approval.

 2.  Confirmation that the Trustees / provider are capable of and willing to accept transfer values.

 3.  The names of the Trustees of the receiving Pension Policy.

 4.  Confirmation that the Member has been accepted as a full member of the receiving Pension Policy.

 5.  A full English translation of the terms and conditions of the Pension Policy should be provided.

 6.  Confirmation that pension can’t be drawn down in time of the financial hardship

Case illustration

Client 1: Mr A, 35 year old Software Professional, worked in the Ireland for 7 years as a Sr Staff Design Engineer  and contributed into the UK pensions with One of the Ireland pensioners. He left the Ireland & settled in India for good. Now he was in a quandary as to how to deal with his Ireland pension rights. With his authority, we obtained the relevant information from his Ireland Pensions authority  and the total amount accumulated was in excess of  € 85,000. It became apparent considering the impact of  tax rules as well as few other important factors which increased the likelihood of a transfer to a recognized pension scheme in India being in his best interest. Now we have transferred his amount in INR Rs. 72,25,000 Lacs in Exide Life Golden Years Retirement Plan in India, which he can expect to grow at about 7.5% to 8%. At 55 years his corpus is likely to grown to 3.1 Crores. He can take a lump sum of 33% of this amount (Rs.1.02 Crores) as 100% tax free commutation amount and take an approximate pension of Rs. 15 Lacs P/A guaranteed for life on the balance amount of Rs.2.07 Crores. In case of demise of the pension holder, Rs. 2.07 Crores in this case will be given to Nominee which would be 100% Tax free

Client 2: Dr B, 42 year old Pediatrician, worked in Scotland & Ireland and contributed to both UK pensions in Ireland and in the Scotland Public Pension Agency (SPPA). After leaving the Ireland, she is working in Singapore and intends to settle down in India after retirement. Dr B wanted to transfer her both Ireland & SPPA Pension rights to a Recognised pension scheme in India. With her authority, we approached both Ireland pensioner & SPPA & obtained the relevant information from both the agencies and the total amount accumulated was in excess of €1,50,000. On completion of the transfer, we were able to Consolidate Pension rights of both Ireland Pensions & SPPA to one Exide Life Golden Years Retirement Plan.

Client 3: Mr C wants to relocate to India after 3 months, but wanted to take advantage of the €€ value(Current Exchange rate) and opted out of Ireland pension scheme while being in Ireland itself. With his authority, we initiated Transfer process & successful in transferring his Ireland pension rights to ‘Exide Life Golden Years Retirement Plan’ whilst he is in Ireland and he is able to took advantage of the Current Exchange rate. In addition Dr C is enjoying all the benefits of the scheme that has been illustrated in the above two case studies.

Who am I?

Let me introduce myself. I am Ravi kumar I have been working as a Financial Consultant for more than 5 years. I have been instrumental in transferring pension for over 60 professionals including Engineers & Doctors who have relocated from Overseas countries  to India. I promise to offer quality service & my service covers existing Pensions review, Free QROPS Consultations & Guide, Transfer Recommendation Report and much more.

The sequence in brief

1.      I explain the scheme, work out the benefit illustration and answer your queries

2.      Collecting documents, sending by speed post to UK, tracking it.

3.      Receipt of forms from UK with calculation of corpus amount. I will process them and get them signed by client, send them back to UK

4.      Transfer of corpus amount from UK to Exide Life Golden Years Retirement Plan

Documents needed

1.     Exide Life application form

2.      Two Passport size colour photos

3.      Passport/OCI /PIO  card photocopy

4.      Address proof in India (Utility bills/ Bank Statement/ Ration card, Letter from bank etc..)

5.      A Cheque of Rs 24,000 initial preimium in favour of Exide Life Insurance to open Pension A/c

Please contact me for an informal chat about the transfer scheme with my following Contact details.

Mr Ravi Kumar. Financial Consultant Exide Life Insurance Co Ltd

28, 6^th Floor, Centenary Building,  Adjacent to Raheja Towers, M.G Road, Bangalore-560 001.    Cell: +91 9980927393,  +91 9844519872

Email : ravi.sampige@gmail.com

Indian banks - Challenges ahead

The BSE’s banking index is down 12% year to date, underperforming the Sensex, which rose 6.8% during the same period. This shows the stock market is not confident about the banking industry. 

What’s more, the outlook going forward too is negative, according to Moody’s, a global credit rating agency. 

Here are reasons why our banks are troubled:

•  Weak economic conditions:
Banks work within the framework of the economy. They are not buffered from weak economic conditions. India’s economy is growing at sub-5% levels, down from its peak economic growth of 9%. It is expected to grow at 5-5.5% levels in the current fiscal. It has also been battling with persistent high inflation and exchange rate volatility. 

This has forced the RBI to keep key benchmark lending rates high. This not only impacts demand for loans, but also increases cost of operations for banks. Profitability of banks, thus, falls.

•  Bad asset quality:
As the economy slows, companies find it difficult to repay loans. If companies default in interest payment or repayment of their loans, these are classified as non-performing assets or bad loans. Asset quality of banks has been deteriorating since the past few years. 

Bad loans as a percentage of total loans rose to 3.3% in FY13 from 2.4% in FY11, according to the Moody’s report. When calculated as a percentage of total shareholder equity and loan loss reserves, the amount of bad loans rose to 26.9% in 2012-13 from 20.6% two years ago.

This is likely to continue as corporates continue to see slow revenue growth. The infrastructure sector is the most affected. But the problem is spread across sectors. The ratio of net debt to equity has risen to 257% in FY013 from 193% in FY11, Moody’s reported. 

•  Decline in profitability:
Banks borrow money from depositors and lend money at a higher interest rate. The difference between the interest rates on deposits and loans is the key source of income for banks. This is called the net interest income (NII). 

For 40 banks, NII rose by 13% in the July-September quarter of the current fiscal from the previous year, according to a report in the Mint newspaper. However, the net profit of the banks fell nearly 25% over the same period, the report added. This is because banks have to set aside a portion of their profits to take care of bad loans. This is called provisioning which jumped 63% for the 40 banks. 

Also, in a weak economic climate, banks also have limited capacity to raise interest rates to make up for the losses. This puts further pressure on profitability.n a terse response, K C Chakrabarty, deputy governor, Reserve Bank of India, said recently that he was worried about the future of Indian banks when asked about banks of the future. 

Banks are essential to the growth of an economy. India’s banks have been under stress for a while now.

The BSE’s banking index is down 12% year to date, underperforming the Sensex, which rose 6.8% during the same period. This shows the stock market is not confident about the banking industry. 

What’s more, the outlook going forward too is negative, according to Moody’s, a global credit rating agency. 

Here are reasons why our banks are troubled:
•  Weak economic conditions:
Banks work within the framework of the economy. They are not buffered from weak economic conditions. India’s economy is growing at sub-5% levels, down from its peak economic growth of 9%. It is expected to grow at 5-5.5% levels in the current fiscal. It has also been battling with persistent high inflation and exchange rate volatility. 

This has forced the RBI to keep key benchmark lending rates high. This not only impacts demand for loans, but also increases cost of operations for banks. Profitability of banks, thus, falls.

•  Public-sector banks:
State-owned banks dominate India’s financial sector. They account for 70% of total banking assets in India. However, the ratio of bad assets is much higher among public-sector banks than the privately-owned ones. 

Also, they have greater exposure to debt-laden sectors like infrastructure. “Nonperforming loans (NPLs) and restructured loans will rise in particular at public-sector banks that lend heavily to infrastructure projects,” Moody’s said. All this has led to greater weakening of profitability than private banks. 


Moreover, they are heavily dependent on the government for capital infusion. The government has budgeted Rs 14,000 crore as capital for state-owned banks. However, Moody’s expects the capital requirements to exceed this. At a time when the government is under pressure to cut expenses, it may not be able to cater to the additional needs of public sector banks.

Source: http://in.finance.yahoo.com/news/why-india%E2%80%99s-banks-are-troubled-032720352.html

UK Pensions transfer to a QROPS in India - Exide Life Golden Years Retirement Plan

What is QROPS?

Indians who have worked in UK might have made some regular contribution from their income towards a pension fund. Now if they plan to move out of UK, the UK Government allows transfer of their pension funds tax free to pension schemes in India registered as QROPS.

QROPS stands for Qualifying Recognized Overseas Pension Scheme. It refers to overseas pension schemes which have been approved by Her Majesty's Revenues and Customs (HMRC), UK for transferring a UK pension fund 'tax free' to any other country. HMRC is the government body in UK that collects and administers taxes.

What is Exide Life Golden Years Retirement Plan?

Exide Life Golden Years Retirement Plan is a unique plan that helps you make your retirement years the golden years of your life by offering a host of benefits for building a substantial corpus. This is also a ‘Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme’(QROPS). You can make the most of this scheme by transferring your UK Pensions to ‘Exide Life Golden Years Retirement Plan.

5 Reasons you should consider moving your pension funds from UK to India

1	Receive pension and other benefits in Indian Rupees
2	Benefit from better appreciation opportunity
3	Get 1/3rd of retirement fund tax free and use balance for life long pension.
4	Leave behind the unused retirement fund for your beneficiary without any tax liability
5	Benefit from our experience in managing a retirement corpus of INR 200 cr. under our erstwhile QROPS approved scheme Exide New Best Years

Who Should Consider?

·         Any Indian/PIO/OCI who has contributed to a pension fund (other than National Insurance Contributions) in UK and has either moved out or is planning to relocate outside of UK.

·         Only non-active pension funds can be transferred.

Key Benefits

1. Growth with minimum guarantee

Your Individual Pension Account (IPA) grows at an interest rate declared every year. It is determined subject to the performance of the fund. 
However, the minimum interest rate on your IPA is 5% p.a. for first 5 policy years and 1.5% p.a. for rest of the policy term. The interest once added in IPA is guaranteed to be paid.

2. Consistent Bonus Track Record (on Existing Retirement Plans)

Exide Life Insurance has demonstrated a consistent bonus track record by delivering an average interest rate of 8.54% p.a. over last 8 years on its existing retirement plans.

*Average bonus interest rate for retirement fund under Exide Best Years Plans over last 8 years. Interest rate declaration is subject to the performance of the fund. Past performance is not an indication of future performance.

3. Flexibility

This plan offers multiple flexibilities to help you plan your retirement as per your convenience.

a.                   Top-Up Premium: In addition to the regular premium, you can pay an additional amount during the policy term** to ensure your retirement fund grows faster.

2. Premium Payment Options :

·         Choose from Regular, Limited or Single Payment options.

·         Choose to pay premium monthly or annually.

·         Choose to decrease or increase the premium payment term by keeping the premium amount same.

c.       Postponement of retirement age: You may postpone your retirement age** depending upon change in your retirement planning.

4. Guaranteed Vesting Benefit

On completion of vesting term, you will get Guaranteed Vesting Benefit which is higher of:

·         Gross premiums including top-up premiums compounded @ 1% p.a., or

·         Individual pension account (IPA) value.

You may commute up to 1/3rd of the maturity amount tax free in cash and use the balance to purchase annuity from Exide Life Insurance to ensure a monthly income for your life time.

5. Loyalty Benefit

All premium allocation charges deducted are refunded to your Individual Pension Account on vesting (reaching the retirement age) once you have made a total premium payment of Rs. 4,80,000/- (does not include top-up premiums).

Tax Savings: All the premiums paid are tax free under section 80C.

Who should buy?

Those who have accumulated UK pensions & want to plan for their retirement to ensure an independent life without compromising the standard of living.

Benefit from our expertise

·         Exide Life Insurance is an established player serving over 1 million customers in India for 12 yrs.

·         The company has demonstrated a good track record in managing retirement and pension products.

·         Has delivered consistent returns by declaring an average bonus interest rate of 8.54 % p.a* over the last 8 yrs.

·         Benefit from our experience in managing a retirement corpus of INR 200 cr. under our erstwhile QROPS approved scheme Exide New Best Years

*Average bonus interest rate for retirement fund under Exide New Best Years Plans over last 8 years. Interest rate declaration is subject to the performance of the fund. Past performance is not an indication of future performance.

Key Features

Minimum / Maximum Age at Entry	18 years – 65 years
Minimum / Maximum Vesting Age	45 Years - 75 years
Vesting Term / Premium Paying Term
	Premium Payment Term	Vesting Term Allowed
	Single Pay	10-42 years
	Limited Pay: 5 – 9 years	10 years
	Limited Pay (10-41 Years) and Regular Pay	15 - 42 years
Minimum Premium for Limited Pay/ Regular Pay	Premium Payment Term Minimum Annual Premium Minimum Monthly Premium 5 – 9 years Rs. 48,000 Rs. 4,000 10 - 42 years Rs. 24,000 Rs. 2,000
Minimum Single Premium	Rs. 2,40,000
Premium Payment Frequency	Annual and Monthly modes available
Annuity Options	Guaranteed for Life

Who am I?

Let me introduce myself. I am Ravi kumarI have been working as a Financial Consultant for more than 5 years. I have been instrumental in transferring pension for over 60 professionals including Engineers & Doctors who have relocated from UK to India. I promise to offer quality service & my service covers existing Pensions review, Free QROPS Consultations & Guide, Transfer Recommendation Report and much more.

Please contact me for an informal chat about the transfer scheme with my following Contact details.

Mr Ravi Kumar. Financial Consultant Exide Life Insurance Co Ltd

28, 6^th Floor, Centenary Building,  Adjacent to Raheja Towers, M.G Road, Bangalore-560 001.  Cell: +91 9980927393,  +91 9844519872

         Email: ravi.sampige@gmail.com

UK Pensions transfer to a QROPS in India & other OFF Shore Jurisdictions

 About QROPS :

For those resident in India who have pension schemes in the UK or for those planning on becoming a resident of India, there are significant tax advantages to transferring those schemes to a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme(QROPS).

In April 2006 it was announced by parliament that people with UK pensions who are, or will become non resident in the UK can move their pensions to a QROPS with the approval of HMRC. A QROPS is recognized by HMRC if it meets the following Criteria :

Ø  Is regulated as a pension scheme in the country in which it was established

Ø  Must be recognized for tax purposes in the country that the QROPS is established

Ø  The current approved list from HMRC can be found at www.hmrc.gov.in

Ø  During the first ten tax years of your emigration the QROPS’s provider is required to report back to HMRC on any withdrawls or capital sums taken from the pensions

		QROPS V/S UK PENSIONS
Questions		UK Scheme		QROPS
Lumpsum available		25%		upto 30%
Is my pension taxed in the UK ?		Yes		No UK Income tax due
When can I start to take benefits ?		55		55
Are the funds available in Local Currency ?		No only available in Sterling		Available in all currencies
What can I invest in ?		Limited investment options		Wide range of Options,
				excluding resedentail property
Can I pass on my scheme when I die ?		Not Usually		Yes, you can nominate Benefi
				ciaries to receive all of your
				residual fund.
Is the fund taxed on death ?		Funds that are passed on will		No UK tax to pay
		be subject to tax upto 55%

Next Steps :

Step 1 : Request for personalized recommendation report

Step 2: With your ‘Letter of Authority’ we will request for details from UK Pension providers, including current value

Step 2: Cost/benefit report, tax & jurisdiction report sent to client for review.

Step 4: Application & other related forms sent to clients & returned either by post or client adviser in the Client resident country can assist with application.

Step 5: We will send application to QROPS provider in relevant jurisdiction (for example, India) & send discharge papers to UK pension providers.

Your pension now based outside UK (India/OFF Shore),with greater flexibility, greater investment choice and lower tax

Who am I?

Let me introduce myself. I am Ravi kumar. I have been working as a Financial Consultant for more than 5 years. I have been instrumental in transferring UK pensions & Setting Up of QROPS for over 60 doctors & other professionals who have relocated from UK to India & other OFF Shore Jurisdictions. I have had Set up QROPS both in India & other OFF Shore Jurisdictions like Gibraltar, Malta etc as per the requirement of the clients. I promise to offer quality service & my service covers existing Pensions review, Free QROPS Consultations & Guide, Transfer Recommendation Report and much more.

Please contact me for an informal chat about the transfer scheme with my following Contact details.

Mr Ravi Kumar. Financial Consultant.  Exide Life Insurance Co Ltd

28, 6^th Floor, Centenary Building,  Adjacent to Raheja Towers, M.G Road, Bangalore-560 001.       

Cell: +91 9980927393,  +91 9844519872

Email:  ravi.sampige@gmail.com

UK Consultation office :

QROPS Advice

Global Administration office)

14-18 Heddon Street, Mayfair

London-W1B 4DA UK

Email: ravi@qrops-advice.net