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Category Archives: General financial information
UK Budget March 2020 – the facts for expats
This is the first budget of this Government and the first by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, less than a month after taking over at the Treasury. This article is a brief overview of some of the main points with particular reference … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, News, Tax & info
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, Dubai, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, expat mortgages, expat pensions, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, offshore investment, professional advice, UK tax, Wills in the UAE
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Coronavirus and your investments – part one
No one can avoid this subject right now but, in this article, I want to address the financial concerns, specifically in relation to investments. Global stock markets fell last week, the largest falls over a couple of days for 10 … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, News
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, coronavirus, COVID-19, equity investment, expat pensions, financial advice, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, investment, investment risk, Keren Bobker, offshore investment, professional advice, stock market
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UAE Insolvency law – overview & information
In November 2019, the UAE Government announced a new law for personal insolvency, to assist people with debt problems, and this has now come into effect. This is a real game changer as it will give people in difficulties an … Continue reading
Posted in Capital Radio UAE, General financial information, News, Radio broadcasts, UAE Life
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, Capital Radio UAE, consumer advice, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, On Your Side, UAE, UAE debt, UAE debt advice, UAE Insolvency Law, United Arab Emirates
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Expats in The UAE & Money. 10 mistakes you want to avoid
It is not uncommon for expats for make a few financial mistakes when they move to another country but proper planning, research and the right advice will mean you do the right things. This is a list of the most … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Life Assurance, Need to know, saving money, UAE Life
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Capital Radio UAE, consumer advice, currency transfers, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, expat life insurance, expat pensions, expat wills, expat wills Dubai, family protection, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, life assurance, life insurance, life insurance dubai, UK pension, UK tax, Wills, Wills in the UAE
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Wishing you all a very Happy New Year!
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December 31, 2019
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Capital Radio UAE, consumer advice, currency transfer, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, financial advice Dubai, Happy New Year, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Wills in the UAE
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UAE Public Holidays for 2020
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, Need to know, News, UAE Life
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, Dubai expat life, Dubai information, Dubai public holidays, expat financial advice, expat pensions, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, On Your Side, UAE, UAE 2020, UAE information, UAE public holidays, UAE public holidays 2020i, Wills in the UAE
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How much do those Christmas pop songs earn every year?
Every year, we hear familiar songs on the radio but have you ever stopped to wonder just how much the writers and performers receive from the repeated airplay? The amounts may surprise you as for the biggest songs the amounts … Continue reading
Posted in Capital Radio UAE, General financial information
Tagged British expat financial advice, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Capital Radio UAE, Christmas royalties, consumer advice, Dubai, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, UAE, UK tax
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Seasonal Spending – hints and tips for a happier Christmas & New Year
As we head rapidly towards the end of 2019 the prospect of Christmas and New Year is daunting for many due to the cost of the celebrations. With Christmas being as much a cultural as a religious event for most … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Uncategorized
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Capital Radio UAE, Christmas spending, consumer advice, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, financial advice Dubai, financial adviser Dubai, Financial adviser UAE, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, seasonal spending
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Sharia law & your money in the UAE
Whilst most people are aware that Sharia law is the legal framework used in the GCC countries, not all expats have realised that this can affect them and their money. Did you know that on death your bank accounts and assets … Continue reading
Posted in Capital Radio UAE, General financial information, Life Assurance, Need to know, Wills
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Capital Radio UAE, consumer advice, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, facts for expats, family protection, financial advice Dubai, guardianship, Independent financial advice in the UAE, offshore bank, offshore banking, offshore investment, Shari law, sharia law UAE, UAE
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News: Risk of UK State Pension freeze remains for British pensioners in Europe
Starting next week some 360,000 British pensioners living in Europe will receive letters from The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirming that their UK State Pension pension will rise each year for at least the next three years in … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, News, Pension
Tagged Brexit, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, British pension, Dubai, expat financial advice, expat pensions, IFA Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, UAE, uae expats, UK pension, UK pensions for expats, UK State Pension, UK tax
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