Category Archives: Investment

What has a financial adviser ever done for you?

Posted on November 3, 2020 by FinancialUAE

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 →

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Looking for property investment with high yield? In London?

Posted on September 22, 2020 by FinancialUAE

Yes, such a thing is available and it is something very different to the usual apartments on offer. I have a new investment for clients with yields of over 10% per annum.

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10 Steps for Smart Investing

Posted on September 1, 2020 by FinancialUAE

The financial services industry is full of jargon and sales messages so sometimes it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction, the reality from the adverts and the sales pitches. With that in mind, I have put together a … Continue reading →

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A flight to bricks & mortar? Options to invest in UK & European property

Posted on June 16, 2020 by FinancialUAE

In an uncertain world, it is understandable that we have seen an increase in property as an investment class. People have always liked investments that they fully understand, or can see and touch. Property markets are not equal and the … Continue reading →

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Coronavirus and your investments – part 2

Posted on March 17, 2020 by FinancialUAE

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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Coronavirus and your investments – part one

Posted on March 4, 2020 by FinancialUAE

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 →

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The retirement time bomb & why it’s even worse for women

Posted on January 28, 2019 by FinancialUAE

Retirement planning is rarely seen as an exciting topic but no one can deny that planning for your financial future is important. It becomes even more important when you find out that the vast majority of people are woefully underfunded … Continue reading →

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Higher education costs – the facts and how to plan

Posted on September 2, 2018 by FinancialUAE

This article has been superceded so please see the latest version published on 1st April 2021/ Higher education costs – the facts & how you can plan

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Have you forgotten or lost a UK pension?

Posted on May 29, 2018 by FinancialUAE

This may sound like a silly question but research from a major British insurance company has shown that up there are up to 2.5 million forgotten UK pension plans.  Furthermore, the UK government estimates that the size of these forgotten … Continue reading →

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Are your funds in the dog house?

Posted on April 16, 2018 by FinancialUAE

This article has been updated so please see link for the latest version: Are your investment funds in the dog house? | Financial Planning in the UAE (financialuae.me) If you would like a chat about your investments and are interested … Continue reading →

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