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Are your funds in the dog house?

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

It is estimated that in the UK alone some £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 dogs, … Continue reading →

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Need to know: Your financial priorities

Posted on April 3, 2018 by

Many of us muddle through our financial lives, not focusing on what matters the most, so this article is designed to help you sort out your financial priorities. You have probably thought that there are some issues you need to … Continue reading →

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Need to know: VAT in the UAE, what it means for individuals

Posted on November 26, 2017 by

We have known about the introduction of VAT on 1st January 2018 since early 2016 but the official guidance and final rules have not long been issued. There seems to be a fair amount of misunderstanding as to how it … Continue reading →

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Can you afford to have a serious illness? The facts for the UAE.

Posted on October 16, 2017 by

The sad and somewhat worrying fact is that anyone can suffer from a serious illness at any time. It doesn’t matter how healthy you feel, and serious illness does not discriminate by gender, age, nationality or income. Have you considered … Continue reading →

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Need to know: New to Dubai? Important financial information

Posted on July 3, 2017 by

This is not a complete guide to setting up in Dubai but one that gives an overview of many of the financial, and some of the legal, issues of which new residents need to be aware. Your ability to live … Continue reading →

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Need to know: Taxes on UK property

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

I have previously written about the various taxes that relate to the ownership of property in the UK but this article brings all the information together in one handy guide. This is written for the benefit of expats. There are … Continue reading →

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The financial mistakes that you really want to avoid

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

Everyone moves to the UAE with the best of intentions but it is easy to get side-tracked by the attractions, the fun and sun and forget that you planned to be sensible. The laws here are also very different to … Continue reading →

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