Tag Archives: investment

UK Property Investment – 10 reasons why it makes sense

Posted on November 15, 2022 by FinancialUAE

UK property has a great deal of potential as an investment and it is easier to get into than you might think, with lower starting prices and plenty of benefits. Read on to find out why UK property could be … Continue reading →

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Sitting tight – the importance of remaining invested

Posted on May 30, 2022 by FinancialUAE

There is no question that we are in interesting times for investment markets and we have all seen falls in the value of our portfolios This article is designed to explain why you really should not worry and why you … Continue reading →

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UK property investment with completion August 2022 – online presentation

Posted on April 24, 2022 by FinancialUAE

Join us on Wednesday 27th April at 1pm UAE time, for a presentation about a property investment opportunity that will complete soon. Tenant enquiries are already being taken so this is a good option for anyone who wants to complete … Continue reading →

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Stock markets and investments – what not to do in volatile times

Posted on February 25, 2022 by FinancialUAE

On 24th February, we woke to the news that Russia had invaded Ukraine. The situation had been deteriorating for a while but now we have the terrible reality of military conflict. The article is about financial matters, not politics, but … Continue reading →

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Are your investment funds in the dog house?

Posted on June 28, 2021 by FinancialUAE

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 →

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Higher education costs – the facts & how you can plan

Posted on April 1, 2021 by FinancialUAE

The days of most expats having their children’s school fees paid for them are gone and even if you have an education allowance as part of your salary package it will stop on finishing secondary school. If they then want … Continue reading →

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Why investing can be more than just money

Posted on March 22, 2021 by FinancialUAE

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 →

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The future of investing is… flexible

Posted on February 1, 2021 by FinancialUAE

We all know that we need to invest our money to make it grow but the options for expats in the UAE have been a little limited, until now.  Following changes in legislation, I am now delighted to offer fully … Continue reading →

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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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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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