Cowley, who is on the intermediary panel for Portfolio Adviser’s sister magazine, International Adviser, says his detailed report maps for the first time the international adviser market actively writing QROPS business and shows density, location and key services across all major economic blocks.
Strategic opportunities for QROPS providers in a world post 6 April 2012 are also explored and Cowley expects that “we’re going to see the market continue to grow albeit in an evolved way.”
Along the way there will be consolidation in terms of numbers of providers with mergers and some exits, he added: “It’s a whole new playing field and I’m keeping a close eye on the jurisdictions of Malta and New Zealand.”
There is detailed forecasting in terms of market growth; industry revenue projections for life, pension and investment sectors; and full analysis of the expatriate communities, covering such areas as wealth, demographics, lifestyle and purchasing characteristics by client segment.
“This report is a vital tool for all existing or would be participants in the QROPS market from providers to life companies, investment houses, banks and IFA’s,” Cowley said, adding that the information will help with QROPs product design, pricing, distribution, positioning and business strategy.
There is detailed forecasting in terms of market growth; industry revenue projections for life, pension and investment sectors; and full analysis of the expatriate communities, covering such areas as wealth, demographics, lifestyle and purchasing characteristics by client segment.
Cowley has two decades of experience in the financial services markets and he drew on a wide review of market data and the expert opinion of a broad range of experts in putting together this report.
The expected publication date is mid June 2012 and for more information go to www.theqropsreport.com
