SPOTLIGHT ON… Rosemary Sheppard, International Financial Adviser
This week we put the Spotlight On…Rosemary Sheppard who is a Blacktower International Financial Adviser in France, based in the Dordogne.
Rosemary's career in the financial services sector began in 2008 when she signed up for what she initially imagined would be a "regular 9 to 5 job" at a bank. However, in the wake of that year's global banking crisis, Rosemary re-evaluated her professional priorities and realised that the best way she could help clients in the difficult financial climate of the time would be to climb the career ladder to a position of influence. She was further excited by working under a new set of regulations that would offer clients an unprecedented level of extra protections.
NEWS WRAP – PLSA Publishes UK Retirement Living Standards
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has published a guide to UK Retirement Living Standards* as part of a mission to assist people in working towards a prosperous future retirement.
Research by the PLSA found that 51% of retirement investors are overly focused on their current economic needs, with only 23% properly educated on what it will likely take for them to adequately fund their retirement. However, the newly published Standards are designed to address this shortfall by providing investors with the knowledge and guidance they need to picture their future lifestyle.
AROUND THE BRANCHES – Portugal Still Reliant on Foreign Investment
This week we look at what the recent re-election of the Socialists in Portugal means for expats and foreign visitors.
While Prime Minister Antonio Costa may be jubilant, it is likely that he will continue to rely on the investment and economic stimulation generated by foreign citizens and expats if he is to help the country keep its spiralling debt under control.
FAQ: How will Brexit affect my pension and should I look at alternatives?
At the moment, no one can say with complete certainty what will happen in the near future regarding Brexit and pensions.
However, one thing is clear: uncertainty about the future should not be a pretext to doing nothing about your UK pension; it is not automatically the right idea to think to yourself "Will Brexit affect my pension? I'll just leave it where it is and wait to see".
TOP TIPS: Moving to Spain
Are you on the brink of becoming a British expat in Spain or perhaps you recently moved to Spain and are now trying to get your finances in order? With four branches across Spain, Blacktower Financial Management is ideally placed to support you.
Here we share our Top Tips to assist you on your journey with some cross-border specific financial information.
Blacktower View: Balance and Diversity – Essential in Financial Services
This week's Blacktower View article comes from Christina Brady (Associate Director in Costa Blanca, Spain) and Manuela Robinson (Joint Country Manager in Portugal). Together they look at women in the financial services sector and what they bring to the table for both the firms they represent and the clients who come to them for advice and guidance.
Around the Branches: Changing Times for Financial Firms in Malta
In our "Around the Branches" segment we take a look at some of the concerns affecting our clients and our business in individual locations. This time we are in Malta where the regulatory landscape could be changing for financial services firms operating on the island nation.
Blacktower’s Nexus Funds Show Rapid Acceleration
London – October 2019: Leading wealth management provider, Blacktower Financial Management Group announces milestone growth of over 12% and 18% YTD, of its Nexus Solutions and Dynamic Funds, respectively.
With Nexus Solutions Portfolio currently standing at an outstanding valuation of £105m and Nexus Dynamic Portfolio at a similarly impressive £29.56m, both funds were launched by Blacktower as means to provide its clients with access to award-winning investment DFM solutions.