Overview

The White Ensign RATS is designed for individuals with larger accounts who would like investment flexibility.

The White Ensign RATS is a solution for individuals to:

  • save for their retirement
  • amalgamate their pension savings, including Approbated pension funds from Guernsey plans and those held in UK registered pension arrangements
  • with a wide range of investment flexibility.

Investment Features

We offer flexibility within the White Ensign RATS so that each individual can tailor the investment approach for their own needs.

Member Directed

You can select and direct investment decisions. This may include appointing a discretionary investment manager (normally Channel Island based) or managing the investments yourself (subject to any regulatory restrictions)

Financial Adviser

You appoint a financial advisor (subject to agreement from BWCI) who has the power to make, select and direct investments

Traditional

BWCI has the power to make, select and direct investment decisions having regard to your wishes

John Martin - Director, BWCI

Looking to discuss your options with an pension consultant?

Speak to our key contact John Martin and he can help you create the plan that is tailored to you.

Key Features

We set out below some of the key benefits provided by White Ensign RATS.

Who can join?
  • Any Bailiwick of Guernsey resident or
  • Non Bailiwick of Guernsey resident who has earned benefits in a Guernsey approved pension arrangement or
  • Non Bailiwick of Guernsey residents with no previous pension benefits.
Retirement benefits

You can retire at any age between 50 (or earlier due to ill health) and 75.

You can elect to receive up to 30% of your account as a lump sum payable as a series of lump sum payments, if required. Your residual account will be used to provide you with regular draw down payments over your lifetime. Transfers in from UK pension arrangements may be subject to different restrictions.

Death benefits

On death before or after retirement, your account can be paid to your dependants as a lump sum or regular draw down payments.

Our Approach

Our pension products and client service solutions are built specifically with members in mind.

Product Simplicity

We keep it simple.

Expertise & Experience

We support you.

Simple Communications

We make it clear.

Transparency of Charging

We tell you.

Help For Employers

We take the strain.

Web Access For All

We give you control.

Frequently asked questions

I am a investment professional in Guernsey and would like to manage my investments. Is this possible?

I worked in Guernsey for many years and was a member of my Employers pension plan. I recently retired back to the UK. Can I join?

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