Expat Teachers And Engineers In Epic Visa Test Fail
Expats have returned an epic fail in technical or educational competency tests in Kuwait. The government’s Public Authority for Manpower has pulled the licences for
Asian Cities Lead The Way As Most Expensive Place For Expats
The reputation of Asia offering expats a cheap cost of living is fast evaporating as the region is fast becoming the most expensive place to
How Does The Cost Of Living Rate Where You Live?
Nothing separates the cost of living in the three most expensive cities for expats to live. For the first time, Singapore, Paris and Hong Kong
Hong Kong Is World’s Most Expensive Expat City
Hong Kong is the most expensive city for expats, according to a new cost of living survey. The Chinese self-governing province leads a host of
Hong Kong Takes Over As Most Expensive City For Expats
Hong Kong is the most expensive city for expats on assignment, according to a new analysis of the cost of living in more than 375
Hong Kong QROPS Banned By HMRC
British expats living in China have lost the chance to keep their retirement savings in a QROPS offshore pension. The country was serviced by 19
Expat Workers Just Want Good Pay And Promotion
Expats on assignment are looking for competitive pay and the chance of promotion, according to a new survey. And to keep their top talent, multinational
New York Most Expensive City For Expat Workers
New York is the most expensive city for an international company to send expat staff on assignments, according to new research. International property firm Savills
Hong Kong House Prices Slow Down
Hong Kong home sales have dramatically slowed down in the past year, according to the latest official figures. Although sales were up 2% between April
deVere Group Awards, Accolades and Accusations
Owing to its status as the largest and the highest profile expat financial advisory firm in the world, deVere Group often comes under scrutiny. But
Setback As Chinese Push Yuan As Major Currency
Chinese efforts to make the yuan an international currency have been checked by banks and consumers. Data from SWIFT, the global system that coordinates international
Investors lose £250m in Bitcoin Ponzi Scam
A Hong Kong Bitcoin exchange has suddenly closed locking thousands of investors out of their accounts believes to hold around £250 million. MyCoin is the
IRS Targets Banks In FATCA Crackdown
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has posted tax investigators to foreign embassies to lead a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) crackdown on suspected
Where is the most expensive city in the world?
Just who are expats expected to believe when rankings of the cost of living in world cities are at odds with each other? Today is
IFAs Get Thumbs Down From Asia’s Most Wealthy
Expats and the wealthy in Hong Kong are looking for financial advice online rather than turn to their banks or financial advisers. Strict advice rules
Expat Allowance Cuts Force Down Luxury Rents
Lower salaries for expats are forcing luxury apartment landlords to cut rents in two of the cities with the most expensive cost of living. Profits
QROPS Rule Changes As HMRC Readies To Go Online
Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) have undergone a new round of rule changes – but this time they effect behind-the-scenes management rather than retirement
Expats Make Twice As Many Car Crash Claims As Locals
Hong Kong’s expat drivers are more likely to claim against their car insurance than locals. Research shows that almost double the number of expat motorists
HMRC delists 23 Hong Kong QROPS
Hong Kong has lost 23 Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) from the latest HM Revenue and Customs list. Only two schemes remain open to
QROPS List – August 1, 2013
HMRC has delisted 23 Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) from the latest list of pensions that self-certify they meet QROPS rules. Two Hong Kong