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Tag Archives: expat pensions
Time to update that QROPS?
If you are looking at this wondering what on earth I am on about, a QROPS is a Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme – an overseas pension arrangement into which existing UK pension plans were transferred. A strange acronym but … Continue reading
Posted in Pension, UAE Life
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai financial advice, ethical financial advice, expat financial advice, expat pension, expat pension advice, expat pensions, expat retirement advice, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, offshore investment, offshore pension, pension, pension advice, pensions, QROPS, Retirement planning, SIPP, uae pensions
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2023 is the year to get serious about your financial goals
It has often been said that “a goal without a plan is just a wish”, meaning that action is required if you want to achieve your goals in life. We all spend our lives hoping for the best but you … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, Life Assurance, Need to know, UAE Life
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai financial advice, expat financial planning, expat financialadvice, expat pensions, financial goals, financial planning, financialadvice, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, life assurance, life goals, money goals, offshore investment, saving goals, uae expat advice, UAE financial advice
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Are your investment funds in the dog house?
It is estimated that in the UK alone more than £8 billion is languishing in under-performing investment funds. Add all the money in offshore funds and other jurisdictions and the number is worryingly large. These poorly performing funds, known as … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, Pension
Tagged #financial planning, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai Eye, equity investment, expat financial advice, expat pensions, expatfinancialpl, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, investment, investment advice Dubai, Keren Bobker, low risk investment, offshore investment, pension, professional advice, Retirement planning, UAE, UK pension
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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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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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News: Minimum age to access UK private pensions to change
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
New to Dubai? Important facts & financial information
Welcome to Dubai and a new and exciting life. There is a lot to learn and while this is not a complete guide to setting up in Dubai, it does give you a useful overview of many of the financial … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, On Your Side columns from The National newspaper, saving money, Tax & info, UAE Life
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, expat financial advice, expat pensions, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, life assurance, new to Dubai, offshore investment, professional advice, uae expats, UK tax, Wills in the UAE
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The Mystery of the Missing Pensions
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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Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, expat pensions, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, investment advice Dubai, Keren Bobker, Retirement planning, UK pension
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Coronavirus and your investments – part 2
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
Posted in General financial information, Investment, News
Tagged British expat tax, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, Dubai, Dubai financial advice, equity investment, expat financial advice, expat financial planning, expat pensions, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, investment, offshore investment, professional advice, Retirement planning, stock markets
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