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New Year, new financial you? 10 tips for getting on track in 2021

Posted on January 5, 2021 by FinancialUAE

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 →

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Where there’s a will, there’s a way to protect your family (November 2020)

Posted on November 17, 2020 by FinancialUAE

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 →

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News: Minimum age to access UK private pensions to change

Posted on September 3, 2020 by FinancialUAE

This information has been confirmed on the UK Parliament website following an exchange in the House of Commons today, 3rd September 2020. The exact wording is as follows: “In 2014 the government announced it would increase the minimum pension age … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the Missing Pensions

Posted on July 14, 2020 by FinancialUAE

Research has shown that a large number of people have forgotten UK pension plans, or lost track of a plan from years ago or from previous employment. The value of these lost pension funds is around £19.4 billion according to … 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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A survey – how has your UAE income & financial situation been affected by Coronavirus?

Posted on June 14, 2020 by FinancialUAE

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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Life Assurance and Coronavirus – your questions answered

Posted on April 14, 2020 by FinancialUAE

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 FinancialUAE

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 FinancialUAE

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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News: Tax update for expats unable to leave the UK

Posted on March 24, 2020 by FinancialUAE

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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