Strategic Financial Planning for Life in Cyprus in 2026 and Beyond
The start of a new year often encourages reflection and goal-setting — and for British expatriates living in Cyprus, who may wish to review whether their financial planning is still aligned with their lifestyle, long-term ambitions and family objectives in 2026. Changes to tax rules, pensions and inheritance frameworks in both Cyprus and the United […]
Is Your Financial Planning Ready for 2026? A Guide for British Expats Living in Spain
As we enter 2026, many British expatriates in Spain are reflecting on whether their financial arrangements still make sense for the life they are living today — and the future they are planning for tomorrow. Ongoing changes to tax rules in the United Kingdom, combined with the complexities of Spanish taxation and succession law, mean […]
Italian Golden Visa: A Strategic Route to Residency in Europe
For internationally mobile individuals and families, European residency remains a key part of long-term lifestyle, tax and wealth planning. Among the available options, the Italian Golden Visa, formally known as the Investor Visa for Italy, has emerged as a compelling choice for non-EU nationals seeking flexibility, stability and access to the European Union. Italy offers […]
Why Heritage and Longevity Matter When Choosing a Financial Adviser
In an increasingly complex financial world, choosing the right financial adviser is one of the most important long-term decisions you can make. Markets evolve, regulations change, and personal circumstances rarely remain static. Against this backdrop, heritage and longevity are often overlooked factors—yet they can play a crucial role in determining the quality, consistency and reliability […]
The Definitive Ranking of Average Salaries Across the Globe: How Do the UK, France, Spain, Portugal, the US and Dubai Compare?
Understanding how average salaries compare across major global markets is crucial for internationally mobile professionals and retirees planning their next move. While salary alone never tells the full story—taxation, living costs and lifestyle all matter—the numbers provide an important baseline for evaluating financial expectations abroad. This report focuses on six core markets: the UK, France, […]
Welcoming Our Newest Team Member
We are delighted to welcome Majbritt Bridges to the Blacktower team as Country Manager, Switzerland. Majbritt brings an exceptional blend of financial expertise, international experience, and entrepreneurial leadership. With a bachelor’s degree in economics, a master’s in business management, and fluency in English, French, Spanish, and Danish, she combines global perspective with deep technical insight. Majbritt spent 15 years […]
Can You Transfer Your Pension to a Spouse as a UK Expat?
For many British expatriates, supporting a spouse or partner in later life is a key financial consideration. This often raises a practical question: can your pension be transferred to your husband or wife, either during your lifetime or on death? In most situations, UK pensions cannot be directly transferred to another person during life. However, […]
A Guide to Reframing Risk in Retirement
Why Risk Needs a New Definition When You Retire During our working lives, we often learn to view risk as something to avoid. Many believe that risk simply means volatility, and therefore assume that conservative, low-return investments are safer once they stop working. However, retirement creates a very different financial landscape. You move from saving […]