Introducing our International Bond

Designed for individuals who are interested in a solution that surpasses the more traditional tax wrapper, our International Bond combines tax-planning flexibility, broad investment choice and long-term planning potential in a single offshore solution.  Our International Bond is suitable for individuals whose financial goals may include wealth accumulation, controlled withdrawals, estate planning and intergenerational wealth preservation – giving them a versatile solution to meet a wide range of financial objectives.

In a market where charging structures can often seem complex and difficult to understand, our International Bond offers a more transparent approach. It has clearly defined charges so clients, together with their financial adviser, can easily understand how costs are applied, with no hidden extras.

Our International Bond has also achieved 5-star rating from Defaqto. This independent recognition signals that our International Bond stands out for its features, benefits, and terms, placing it among the very best in the market.

Why financial advisers should consider the International Bond for their clients

  • Delivers gross roll-up within the International Bond, helping financial advisers manage tax drag and support more efficient long-term growth for their clients.
  • Offers tax-deferred withdrawals of up to 5% of cumulative premiums each policy year for up to 20 years, creating valuable planning flexibility for the income and cashflow needs of their clients.
  • Built around segmented policies, giving clients, in collaboration with their advisers, greater control over partial assignments, phased encashment and other tax-planning strategies.
  • Supports broader adviser-client estate planning conversations, including the use of trust and gifting arrangements where appropriate.
  • Provides access to a wide range of permitted investments, making it easier for advisers to align the solution with different client risk profiles and adviser-led strategies.

Key features of the International Bond

  • Flexible policy structure: The International Bond is available in 2 different versions:
    • The Life Assurance basis is designed for policyholders who want their International Bond to continue until the death of the last-named life assured, with the option to nominate up to six lives and a small additional death benefit payable on claim.
    • The Capital Redemption basis is well suited to trusts because it has no lives assured, so it is not linked to a policyholders’ death and can continue for a fixed 99-year term, giving trustees long-term continuity and control.
 
  • Premiums and contribution levels:
    • Minimum initial single premium from GBP50,000/EUR60,000/USD70,000.
    • Top-ups are unlimited, subject to a minimum of GBP5,000/EUR6,000/USD7,000.
    • Well suited to clients who are looking to invest over a medium to long term horizon.

Who the International Bond may be suitable for

This solution may be suitable for individuals, trustees and/or companies who meet the following criteria:

  • are residents in the UK (individuals and trustees must be over 18 years of age when applying for the International Bond)
  • have GBP50,000/EUR60,000/USD70,000 or more to invest
  • are prepared to accept a degree of investment risk
  • are seeking the potential for capital growth, a regular income stream or a combination of both for a period of at least seven years
  • have already considered and/or utilised other tax-free investments/savings, such as an Individual Savings Account (ISA)

Getting started with the International Bond

The International Bond is only available through UK-regulated financial advisers. For adviser use, supporting technical and product literature should be reviewed alongside the client’s personal recommendation and suitability assessment.

To explore how the International Bond could support your clients’ planning needs, please contact the LCA team by completing our short Enquiry Form.

Important information

The value of investments can fall as well as rise and clients may receive back less than originally invested. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and may change in future. Financial advisers should consider the relevant key features, key information and charges and fees documentation, together with the client’s objectives, tax position, investment horizon and attitude to risk before making a recommendation.

Our International Bond is a solution that gives you greater confidence when helping clients plan, invest and preserve their wealth for the future. If you are working with clients who have already made use of pension and Individual Savings Account (ISA) allowances, our International Bond offers a flexible offshore solution that can support longer-term investment and tax planning.

Backed by a 5-star rating from Defaqto.

The Later Life Account ('LLA') is a unit-linked purchased life annuity, written on a single life basis.

It is available to UK tax residents, who have at least £50,000 to invest, to provide sufficient funds to pay for care costs in the future. You and your clients are in control of the income payment amounts, the income frequency and how your client’s investments are managed. These can all be set at outset and varied at any point. One-off annuity payments are permitted to help with one-off care related costs.

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