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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 […]

Managing wealth as a UK expatriate presents a complex set of challenges — from optimising cross-border investments and navigating multiple tax systems, to protecting assets through strategic estate and succession planning. Without a structured approach, even financially experienced individuals can find their wealth exposed to unnecessary risks, inefficiencies, and costly errors. With the right expat […]

For many UK expatriates, managing wealth across borders can be complex. Balancing investment growth with tax efficiency and flexibility often requires specialised solutions — and one of the common versatile tools available is the investment bond. An investment bond combines elements of life insurance and investment, offering the potential for long-term capital growth and strategic […]

Managing Retirement Wealth Across Borders Cross-border retirement planning requires more than simply saving into a pension or investment account. It demands careful coordination of three key forces: For globally mobile clients, this combination may make it potentially beneficial to separate retirement capital into two parts: Together, they can form the foundation of a flexible, tax-efficient […]

For years, Dubai has been the dream destination for British professionals chasing high salaries, low taxes, and an international lifestyle. But as the UAE tightens its visa rules, introduces new taxes, and faces rising living costs, another Mediterranean gem is quietly stealing the spotlight. Welcome to Malta — a financial hub with a British heart, […]

Retirement in Europe After Brexit For many UK nationals, retiring to Europe has long been the dream — warmer weather, a slower pace of life, and an enviable standard of living. But since Brexit, the landscape has changed. Freedom of movement no longer applies, meaning British retirees must now meet each country’s individual visa and […]

For expatriates living in France, Assurance Vie remains one of the most powerful and versatile investment and estate planning tools available. It’s not just a savings product or an insurance policy — it’s a uniquely French solution that combines investment flexibility with preferential tax and inheritance benefits. For high-net-worth (HNW) individuals who are, or intend […]

Withdrawing your UK retirement savings while living abroad can be more complex than many realise. The moment you become an expat, your tax position changes — and so do the rules that govern how your pension income, savings, and investments are treated. Without proper planning, you could find yourself exposed to unnecessary income tax, capital […]