Tag Archives: offshore investment

Higher education costs – the facts and how to plan

Posted on September 2, 2018 by

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 once they finish secondary school. If they then … Continue reading →

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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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When your investments are more than just money

Posted on February 6, 2018 by

For a significant number of investors, investing in shares and funds can feel like a dance with the devil as they have to compromise beliefs to achieve a return. With the growing awareness of the environmental impact of modern life, … 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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News: New UK mortgage options from just £30,000

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

For a long time now the minimum mortgage available for non-residents looking to buy property in the UK was £100,000 but we can now arrange mortgages from just £30,000.

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Want to save money on your currency transfers?

Posted on January 31, 2017 by

Given all that has happened over the past year we’re all pretty switched on to movements in exchange rates these days and we look to move our money when it is beneficial. Despite this far too many people are using … Continue reading →

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What’s your financial personality type?

Posted on January 9, 2017 by

We all have certain beliefs and behaviours that guide us in our choices in life, whether that is in respect of the food we eat, how we live, the way in which we work or bring up children, our political … Continue reading →

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