Brexit concerns outweigh covid-19 for retirement planning abroad: research

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With the risk of a second wave of covid-19 looming, research from Canada Life today revealed that Brexit concerns still outweigh those surrounding covid-19 for those looking to retire abroad.  Almost half (46%) of over 50s who are planning on moving abroad when they retire are reconsidering where they might retire to, due to Brexit, with a further 44% claiming the uncertainty is making them reconsider their plans altogether. When it comes to covid-19 concerns, these figures are 39% and 37% respectively.  Retiring abroad has long been a popular option, as Brits go in search of better w...

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Christopher Copper-Ind

Christopher Copper-Ind is editor-in-chief of International Investment. Before this, he was editorial director of The Business Year, from 2014 to 2017.