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Category Archives: General financial information
Need to know: How to plan for the worst when living in the UAE
This article is designed to give you an overview of the sensible and practical steps that you should take to protect yourself and your family while resident in the UAE. I have written about each of these topics before, on … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Life Assurance, Need to know, UAE Life, Wills
Tagged British expat financial advice, British Expats Dubai, Dubai expat advice, Dubai financial advice, Dubai wills, Expat wills UAE, family matters, family protection, Living in UAE, offshore bank account, Sharia Law, sharia law UAE, UAE, UAE frozen bank account, UAE Life, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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Why investing can be more than just money
For a significant number of investors, investing in shares and funds can feel like a dance with the devil as they have to compromise personal values to achieve a return. With the growing awareness of the environmental impact of modern … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, Pension, saving money
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats Dubai, Dubai expat advice, ecological investment, ESG, ESG investing, ethical financial advice, ethical investment, Expat financial advice Dubai, expat investment, expat pensions, Independent financial advice in the UAE, investment, offshore investment, SRI, SRI investing
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UK Budget March 2021 – the facts for expats
There is no question that this will not have been an easy Budget to put together. There are still uncertainties in respect of Covid19 and the UK economy has problems, for more than one reason. With so many people on … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, News, Tax & info, UAE Life
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, expat pensions, financial planning Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, personal financial planning UAE, Retirement planning, UAE, UK Budget, UK Budget 2021, UK tax, UK tax advice
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The future of investing is… flexible
We all know that we need to invest our money to make it grow but the options for expats in the UAE have been a little limited, until now. Following changes in legislation, I am now delighted to offer fully … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, News, Pension, UAE Life
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai financial advice, Dubai investment, equity investment, expat investment, financial advice Dubai, financial adviser Dubai, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, investment, investment planning, Keren Bobker, mutual funds, offshore investment, professional advice, Retirement planning, UAE
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Family matters: some things never change
Winston Churchill is a towering figure in British political history but was also an orator and writer. What I want to focus on is a quote that is relevant to most of our lives, even now, over 100 years after … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Life Assurance, UAE Life
Tagged British expat financial advice, British Expats Dubai, critical illness cover Dubai, Dubai expat life, Dubai financial adviser, Dubai IFA, Dubai life assurance, Dubai life insurance, expat critical illness cover, expat financial advice, Expat financial advice Dubai, family matters, Keren Bobker, life assurance, life cover, lifeinsurance dubai, UAE Life, UAE life cover, UAE life insurance
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New Year, new financial you? 10 tips for getting on track in 2021
Many of us make New Year resolutions, but how many of those are about our finances? 2020 was a tough year for large numbers of people, and we aren’t out of the woods yet, but knowing you have taken all … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, saving money, UAE Life
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats Dubai, Dubai expat advice, Dubai financial advice, Dubai financial adviser, Dubai IFA, emergency fund, expat financial advice, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, financial planning, financial planning Dubai, Financial planning for women, independent advice dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, New Year resolutions, UAE
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UAE Public Holidays for 2021
These are the official dates of public holidays for the UAE for the coming year, as well as notable dates, so you can make a note in your diary now and plan ahead. Actual days of holiday for both the … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, UAE Life
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, Dubai, Dubai expat advice, Dubai expat life, Dubai information, expat financial advice, expat financial planning, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, UAE, UAE public holidays, UAE public holidays 2021
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Where there’s a will, there’s a way to protect your family (November 2020)
I have published articles on this topic before but in light of the recent changes to the personal status laws in the UAE, this has been updated to cover the new rules. If you have assets, and more importantly, if … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, News, UAE Life, Wills
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, expat wills, expat wills Dubai, Expat wills UAE, Financial planning for women, independent financial adviser, UAE, UAE inheritance law, UAE law, UAE property, UAE wills, UK Inheritance Tax, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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New personal laws in the UAE but what do they really mean for you?
I am sure most people have seen the articles about some significant legislative changes in the UAE with changes to the penal code and personal status laws and these are very positive in all respects. In this article, I want … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, News, Property, UAE Life, Wills
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, Dubai, expat financial advice, expat wills, expat wills Dubai, Expat wills UAE, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, inheritance law, professional advice, UAE, UAE banks, UAE inheritance law, UAE law, UAE property, UAE wills, Wills in the UAE
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What has a financial adviser ever done for you?
Paraphrasing Monty Python, purely to get your attention, but it’s a valid question. I am in an industry that is frequently criticised in the UAE, often for good reason, but let me explain why using a qualified adviser (rather than … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, Life Assurance, Need to know, Tax & info, UAE Life, Uncategorized
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats Dubai, Dubai IFA, expat financial advice, expat pensions, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, financial planner, Financial planning for women, IFA, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, investment, professional advice, UK tax, value of advice
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