Jersey RATS for Individuals
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The Blue Riband Jersey Retirement Annuity Trust Scheme (RATS) for Individuals
The Blue Riband Jersey RATS is a solution for Jersey residents to save for their retirement and to amalgamate their pension savings, including those held in UK registered arrangements, to provide a cost-effective, flexible, trouble-free, well-designed retirement savings vehicle.
The Blue Riband Jersey RATS is administered by BWCI (Jersey) Limited and provides a positive retirement solution for Jersey residents.
Features of the Blue Riband Jersey RATS
We recognise that individuals have varying objectives for saving for retirement. As a result, we offer flexibility within the Blue Riband Jersey RATS so that each individual can tailor the RATS for their own needs.
We set out below the key features of the different options.
1: ENHANCED OPTION
Suitable for individuals who are looking for a retirement savings vehicle that has access to a core set of low-cost index-tracking investments and additional actively managed funds selected from a range of investment managers whilst still offering exceptional value for money.
Investment Strategies
Lifestyle (3) or Self Select.
Investment Funds
12 core funds across a broad range of asset classes. These funds are index-tracking. Also, 9 additional actively managed funds selected from a range of investment managers across the major asset classes.
2: SPECIALIST OPTION
Similar to the Enhanced RATS but also including a number of selected funds in specialist asset classes. This option is only suitable for individuals with knowledge of the investment markets.
Investment Strategies
Lifestyle (3) or Self Select.
Investment Funds
12 core funds and 33 additional actively managed funds selected from a range of investment managers. These represent a wide set of asset classes including specialist categories.
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Contact usKey Principles
The key principles behind the BWCI Blue Riband Jersey RATS are:
EASE OF USE
Simple and easy to understand
Members Booklet setting out the benefits and an Investor’s Guide setting out investment options
Contributions eligible for valuable tax relief (subject to limits) and flexible regular or lump sum payment
Dedicated website
Pension projector available to help plan for retirement
DESIGN SIMPLICITY
Easy to set up and cost-effective
Lifestyle Strategy which automatically switches investments as you get closer to retirement
Transfers in from other pension arrangements enable you to bring all your pension savings together
Draw down payments available in a seamless process
Full transparency on costs, no hidden charges
Our Approach
Product Simplicity
Too much choice and complexity confuses everybody.
We keep it simple
Expertise and Experience
We have a knowledgeable and enthusiastic team to support you in saving for your retirement.
We support you
Simple Communications
Product descriptions are in a language that everyone understands.
We make it clear
Web Access For All
We provide 24 hours a day secure access with up to date valuations, pension projections and the ability to switch between investment funds.
We support you
Help For You
It is important that you are able to get on with your day-to-day life without distractions and do what you do best. We do all the administration in a simple and trouble-free manner.
We take the strain
Transparency of Charging
To help build trust in pensions we believe it is vital that charges are simple and transparent.
We tell you
BWCI (Jersey) Limited
Kingsgate House
55 Esplanade
St Helier
Jersey
JE2 3QB
Tel: +44 (0) 1534 880112
Fax: +44 (0) 1534 880113
Website: www.blueribandplan.com
