by SJB Global | Jun 25, 2026 | Expat Financial Planning, Regulations, SJB Global, UK
The resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer has once again placed UK politics firmly in the spotlight and, while political change is nothing new in Westminster, it inevitably raises questions among those planning significant life decisions. For many Britons...
by SJB Global | Jun 23, 2026 | Expat Financial Planning, Regulations, Retirement Planning, SJB Global
For expats and internationally mobile families, managing retirement savings often involves cross-border accounts, pension transfers, and long-term planning decisions. Unfortunately, this complexity can also make expats a prime target for financial scams. Recent UK...
by SJB Global | May 13, 2026 | Expat Financial Planning, George Symes, Pension Transfers, UK
Many British expatriates assume that transferring a UK pension after relocating overseas will be a straightforward administrative process. In reality, it is often slow, heavily regulated and more complex than expected. Once you are outside the United Kingdom, pension...
by SJB Global | May 4, 2026 | Expat Financial Planning, George Symes, Pensions, UK
For many British retirees living overseas, the UK State Pension forms a core part of their retirement income. However, not all expatriates receive annual increases to their pension. State Pension freezing is one of the least understood aspects of retiring abroad. The...
by SJB Global | Apr 22, 2026 | Expat Financial Planning, George Symes, Pensions, Retirement Planning, UK
For many professionals preparing to leave the United Kingdom, pension consolidation appears to be a logical step. Multiple defined contribution schemes accumulated over years of employment can feel inefficient and administratively cumbersome. However, once you become...
by SJB Global | Apr 21, 2026 | Expat Financial Planning, George Symes, Property & Capital Gains Tax, Tax Planning, UK
Many expatriates assume that once they leave the United Kingdom, they can sell UK property without UK tax consequences. In reality, this is rarely the case. Since changes introduced in recent years, non residents are subject to UK capital gains tax on disposals of UK...
