Category Archives: General financial information

UK Summer Economic Statement July 2020 – the facts for expats

Posted on July 8, 2020 by

The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has presented his Summer Economic Statement, a de facto budget, and this article is an overview of the main points with particular reference to any announcements or changes that are relevant to … Continue reading →

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A survey – how has your UAE income & financial situation been affected by Coronavirus?

Posted on June 14, 2020 by

I am sure we are all well aware that the restrictions related to COVID-19 have meant that the income of many people in the UAE has been affected.  In order to find out the extent of this I have put … Continue reading →

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Is your family financially protected if you die? Six common errors.

Posted on May 12, 2020 by

If you die and leave your family behind, you can’t stop the heartache, but you can make sure that they don”t have financial worries, that they can stay in their home or have enough money to relocate, and that your … Continue reading →

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Moving from the UAE to the UK? Do you have a proper financial exit plan?

Posted on May 5, 2020 by

When you relocate from one country to another there is a great deal you need to think about. These include the practical problems of shipping your possessions, finding a place to live, finding new schools for children, new employment and … Continue reading →

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Life Assurance and Coronavirus – your questions answered

Posted on April 14, 2020 by

With the spread of COVID-19 around the world, it is no surprise that people have queries about their existing life policies and that we have seen an uplift in applications in recent weeks. People have also been asking specific questions. … Continue reading →

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Cost-effective currency transfers – secure & safe

Posted on April 13, 2020 by

Most expats have a need to move money between currencies and it makes sense to find a way to do this securely, easily and where you can save money. At the present time, it is important that you can do … Continue reading →

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Need to know: UAE Labour Law in the time of Coronavirus

Posted on April 7, 2020 by

As many will be aware, I have been writing about UAE employment regulations, and other matters, in my weekly column in The National newspaper since 2008. This is addition to my main business as an Independent Financial Adviser. All columns … Continue reading →

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Where there’s a Will there’s a way to protect your family

Posted on March 31, 2020 by

If you have assets, and more importantly, if you have children, then you need a Will. This is a subject that many people are reluctant to address but there are many misconceptions and an all too common reluctance to talk … Continue reading →

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News: Tax update for expats unable to leave the UK

Posted on March 24, 2020 by

HMRC (Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs) has announced that it will be giving special treatment to non-residents who are forced to stay in the UK exceeding their permitted number of days. With quite a few expats unable to leave due … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus and your investments – part 2

Posted on March 17, 2020 by

I published an article on this topic on 4th March but with the ongoing situation and further stock markets falls, it is time for another. With worries and panic across the world in respect of both health and all the … Continue reading →

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