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Google Steps Up Online War With Scammers
Google has joined the fight to stop scammers stealing the savings of unwary consumers surfing the net for investment opportunities. The giant global search engine…
UK Tier 1 Investor Visa Explained
If you have £2 million or more to invest in a business in Britain, the UK Tier 1 Investor Visa is still open for applications
QROPS List – July 15, 2021
Expats opened another 16 offshore pensions in the past two weeks, according to official data. The Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) spread across five…
8.3% Fixed Coupon, Four-Year Innovation
You only need look at the trillion dollar companies to realise investing in big tech can generate massive rewards. Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and Alphabet are…
Expat Guide To International Schools
International schools offer expat children an educational lifeline even when they are living thousands of miles from home immersed in a different language and culture….
QROPS List – June 15, 2021
Australia is still leading the charge to add QROPS offshore pensions for expats before the end of the country’s financial year on June 30. Expats…
QROPS List – June 1, 2021
British expats in Australia are rushing to start their offshore pensions before the June 30 tax year-end deadline. Every year sees a horde of expats…
Amazon Buys MGM
In a massive bold move Amazon have purchased MGM studios for 8.45 billion. Is it a good move? Analysts say they need the content for…
Is Living In Europe Affordable For Expats?
The cost of living and spending power are important financial factors that expats need to consider when deciding to move to Europe. Warm weather and…
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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,…
