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.
Blacktower View: Saving for grandchildren
Many British pensioners enjoy healthy private pensions or have built up substantial savings that more than meet their day to day living needs. It is not surprising then to learn that about one in ten elects to gift part of their savings to their grandchildren, with average gifts amounting to £15,000 according to a survey by OneFamily.
NEWS WRAP: Expats in the EU Face Uncertainty Even with the Triple Lock Guarantee
As part of our new NEWS WRAP feature we take a look at an industry-related news item which directly affects our business and our clients.
Spotlight on Antonio Rosa – Joint Country Manager Portugal
Our new "Spotlight On…" feature focuses on an individual team member, offering an insight into their specialism and why they enjoy doing what they do with Blacktower.