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Moving from the UAE to the UK? Do you have a proper financial exit plan?
When you relocate from one country to another there is a great deal you need to think about. These include the practical problems of shipping your possessions, finding a place to live, finding new schools for children, new employment and … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, Tax & info, UAE Life
Tagged becoming UK resident, British Expats, consumer advice, currency exchange, Dubai, expat financial advice, expat tax advice, fee based advice Dubai, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, move to UK, moving to the UK, offshore investment, professional advice, UAE, UK tax, UK tax advice
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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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UK Budget March 2020 – the facts for expats
This is the first budget of this Government and the first by Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, less than a month after taking over at the Treasury. This article is a brief overview of some of the main points with particular reference … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, News, Tax & info
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, Dubai, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, expat mortgages, expat pensions, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, offshore investment, professional advice, UK tax, Wills in the UAE
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Coronavirus and your investments – part one
No one can avoid this subject right now but, in this article, I want to address the financial concerns, specifically in relation to investments. Global stock markets fell last week, the largest falls over a couple of days for 10 … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, News
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, coronavirus, COVID-19, equity investment, expat pensions, financial advice, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, investment, investment risk, Keren Bobker, offshore investment, professional advice, stock market
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Sharia law & your money in the UAE
Whilst most people are aware that Sharia law is the legal framework used in the GCC countries, not all expats have realised that this can affect them and their money. Did you know that on death your bank accounts and assets … Continue reading
Posted in Capital Radio UAE, General financial information, Life Assurance, Need to know, Wills
Tagged Becoming an expat in the UAE, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Capital Radio UAE, consumer advice, Dubai financial advice, expat financial advice, facts for expats, family protection, financial advice Dubai, guardianship, Independent financial advice in the UAE, offshore bank, offshore banking, offshore investment, Shari law, sharia law UAE, UAE
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UAE Public Holidays for 2019
These are the official dates of public holidays for the UAE for the coming year, as well as notable dates, so you can make a note in your diary now and plan ahead. Actual days off work for both the … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Need to know, News
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, consumer advice, Dubai, expat pensions, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, offshore investment, professional advice, UAE, UAE public holidays 2019, UK pension, UK tax, Wills in the UAE
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The 12 Days of Christmas – the cost of recreating it in the UAE
It’s the time of year for seasonal cheer and goodwill to all men so for a little fun I’ve put together something a little different. It can be tough to decide what to buy for your significant other, particularly when … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Radio broadcasts, Uncategorized
Tagged 12 days of Christmas, British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Capita, Capital Radio UAE, consumer advice, Dubai financial advice, expat pensions, financial advice Dubai, Financial planning for women, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, offshore investment, personal financial planning UAE, Retirement planning, UAE
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Higher education costs – the facts and how to plan
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
Posted in General financial information, Investment
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, education fees, education planning, equity investment, expat financial advice, financial planner, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, offshore investment, school fees planning, university fees
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Are your funds in the dog house?
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
Posted in General financial information, Investment, Pension
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, Dubai Eye, equity investment, expat financial advice, expat pensions, financial advice, financial advice Dubai, Independent financial advice in the UAE, independent financial adviser, Keren Bobker, low risk investment, offshore investment, pension, professional advice, Retirement planning, UAE, UK pension
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When your investments are 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 beliefs to achieve a return. With the growing awareness of the environmental impact of modern life, … Continue reading
Posted in General financial information, Investment, Pension
Tagged British Expats, British Expats Dubai, environmental investment, equity investment, ethical investment, expat financial advice, Independent financial advice in the UAE, investment, offshore investment, pension, professional advice, Retirement planning, socially responsible investment, SRI, UAE
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