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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a dramatic fall in the price of energy stocks. In many cases the share prices have plunged by 50% or…
WPS Advisory
WPS Advisory was set up to offer clients straightforward and affordable financial advice by unravelling jargon and presenting plain and simple choices about managing life…
Pension Savers Pay More Tax If They Ignore Advice
Two out of three retirement savers who take all the money from their pension pay more tax than they should because they do not follow…
QROPS List – October 1, 2020
More QROPS expat pensions were opened in the past two weeks than at any time since May 2016, according to the latest data from HM…
Old Mutual Wealth
Old Mutual Wealth is a well-respected financial business built on a foundation of adviser-led investing. The company promotes a golden triangle of investment of investors,…
Investors Start To Freak About US Election
Investors ‘freaking’ over possible contested outcome of U.S. election. A disputed result in November’s U.S. presidential election is now the number one concern for investors….
Foreign Exchange Money Transfers For Expats
With bank transfer charges, currency fluctuations and a myriad of ways to manage expat finances, dealing with foreign exchange and money transfers across borders can…
British Expats ‘Unbankable’ As Brexit Passports Set To End
British expats living in Europe are likely to join a mass of unbankables due to Brexit financial rules as the UK bows out of the…
WASPI women lose another state pension court battle
Women who claim they have lost money when the government changing their state pension age have suffered another legal setback. Judges considering their Court of…
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Living In New Zealand, A Guide for Expats
Living in New Zealand is sometimes like being on another planet as the air is fresher, the lifestyle more active, and the scenery is jaw-droppingly…
Swiss Pension Transfers To The Philippines
Expats in The Philippines who have retirement savings locked in a Swiss pension scheme can transfer the money but must follow some strict rules. Switzerland…
Swiss Pension Pillar System and Transfers Explained
The Swiss Pension Pillar System is regarded as one of the best in the world, with Switzerland being known for financial security, but one of…
Living in France, A Guide for Expats
Vive la France – a land that offers so many opportunities to British expats. France is Britain’s closest neighbour and a favourite expat destination, with…
Financial Advice in Dubai
The lure of earning tax-free cash pulls thousands of expats to the glass and steel high-rise city of Dubai that rises out of the Arabian…
Living in Portugal, A Guide for Expats
Living in Portugal for expats is a lifestyle choice for those looking to cut the number of hours spent working to retire. Portugal nestles on…
SIPP, Self Invested Personal Pensions, For Expats
A SIPP, which is short for a Self Invested Personal Pension, are a popular retirement saving choice for expats who want to take control of…
Buying A Property Abroad, Guide For Expats
Buying property abroad for expats is a lot different from taking on a home in the UK. In many places, the property market follows different…
Living in Thailand, A Guide for Expats
There are lots of reasons why Thailand is the most popular Asia Pacific destination for expats. The tropical climate, endless beaches, bustling cities, friendly people,…