Currency Exchange For Expats Explained
The cost of changing pounds into foreign currency can make a big difference to expat spending power. Worst hit are expats on fixed incomes tied
Lisa Smith, BA (Hons), CeFA
Conviction Note 18%, deVere Group Review
The Conviction Note 18% from deVere Group gives expats the opportunity to make significant profits while cushioning the investment from risk. The aim is simple
Horizon Portfolio Bond by Providence Life Review
The Horizon Portfolio Bond is all about versatility, whether saving for a special reason, just looking for somewhere to make extra cash work harder or
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
QROPS List – July 15, 2020
The list of Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes has lost three pensions for expats, according to the latest official data. The QROPS from Gibraltar, Ireland,
Universal Access Plan Review
The Universal Access Plan offers American taxpayers a chance to save tax while putting money away for retirement. The aim is to solve the problem
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
Best Places To Live in Portugal For Expats
If you were looking for the ideal spot to relax and enjoy the warm weather and a cheap cost of living, then living in Portugal
FATCA List – July 2020
The list of foreign financial institutions (FFI) reporting under the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) increased by 2,463 to 361,535 in June, according to the
QROPS List – July 1, 2020
Ten new QROPS offshore pensions for expats were added to the official HMRC list in the past two weeks. While 11 were added, one was
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
Drawing A Pension Overseas Explained For Expats
How your pensions pay out when you are overseas depends on if you belong to a defined benefit (DB) or defined contribution (DC) scheme. Your
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,
UK Reciprocal Health And Social Security Agreements Explained
Britain has reciprocal healthcare and social security agreements with several countries – but the arrangements exclude many Commonwealth nations. The agreements do not cover the
Why Does The UK Tax Year Starts On April 6?
The UK tax year starts on April 6 because Julius Caesar got his sums wrong when decreeing all the provinces in the Roman Empire should
QROPS Overseas Transfer Charge
The QROPS Overseas Transfer Charge is an exit charge for retirement savers transferring money from a UK pension fund to a specialist offshore pension for