by SJB Global | Jul 24, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Pension Transfers, Regulations, SJB Global, UK
Defined benefit pensions have long been seen as one of the most secure ways to fund retirement. But recently, more people have started looking into whether transferring out of a DB scheme could be a better fit for their lifestyle or long-term goals. If you’re...
by SJB Global | Jul 14, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, George Symes, Regulations, Retirement, Tax, UK
Let’s talk about wealth taxes. Not income tax. Not inheritance tax. I’m talking about a levy on total net assets, including things like property, investments, luxury items, and savings. The idea sounds simple enough: tax the accumulated assets of the wealthiest...
by SJB Global | Jun 23, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, George Symes, Investments, Lump Sum, Tax, UK
Moving overseas as a UK expat opens exciting new financial opportunities but also brings challenges, especially when investing a lump sum. Whether you have inherited money, saved a windfall, or are transferring assets internationally, knowing how to invest wisely can...
by SJB Global | Jun 16, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Pension Transfers, SJB Global
A lot of people find us after feeling let down by previous advisers. The focus was on selling products, not creating a plan. The advice felt rushed. Short-term. Impersonal. I’ve seen this too many times. And I get why it’s frustrating. Especially when you’re living...
by SJB Global | Jun 2, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Guides, Investments, Jake Barber, Markets, Regulations
Investors are always on the lookout for ways to understand what’s happening in the market. One tool that’s been getting more attention lately? M2 money supply. It’s a key measure of how much money is floating around in the economy, and that can tell you a lot about...
by SJB Global | May 26, 2025 | Advice, Australia, Financial Planning, George Symes, Investments, Pensions, Tax, UK
If you are thinking about retiring in Australia, it may be possible to move your UK pension there, but there are strict rules. Transfers can only be made to Australian superannuation funds that appear on HMRC’s list of recognised overseas pension schemes (QROPS), and...
