Tier 1 Priority

Hong Kong — UK pension transfer claims

Hong Kong's UK expat community was actively targeted for pension transfer business during 2012–2020. Many clients have since relocated — and may only recently have become aware of a potential problem.

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What happened in Hong Kong

Hong Kong historically hosted one of the largest communities of UK expatriates in Asia. Many UK nationals carried significant UK pension savings and were targeted by international advisory firms offering to transfer those pensions into QROPS or offshore bond structures.

The departure of many UK nationals from Hong Kong — particularly following 2020 — means a significant number of potentially affected clients have since relocated, often without investigating the pension advice they received. This recent relocation may mean the 3-year awareness clock has only recently started.

Route 4 civil litigation is the primary route, supported by the Fletcher [2024] Court of Appeal decision.

Who this affects

UK nationals who lived in Hong Kong and were advised to transfer a UK DB pension or other UK savings into a QROPS, SIPP, or offshore bond structure.

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Adviser Firms Linked to This Area

Each firm below has a dedicated claim page with route analysis, firm-specific FAQs, and current regulatory status.

Brite Advisory GroupHolborn AssetsdeVere GroupChase Buchanan
Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

I left Hong Kong in 2020. Can I still bring a pension claim?
Yes. If you only became aware of a potential problem after leaving Hong Kong, the 3-year awareness clock may not have started until then.
My Hong Kong adviser is no longer contactable. How do I pursue a claim?
Your pension transfer paperwork identifies the firm and the UK-regulated structures involved. The claim often runs against the SIPP operator or QROPS trustee.
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