by SJB Global | Jun 9, 2025 | Financial Planning, Pension Transfers, Regulations, SJB Global, Tax, UK
If you’re planning to move abroad or are already living overseas, your UK pension may not be working as hard for you as it could be. Many British expats, and even those just considering a move, are exploring the option of a UK pension transfer to better align with...
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...
by SJB Global | May 19, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, George Symes, Guides, Pensions, Retirement, Tax, UK
What’s Inside This Guide Thank you for taking the time to read our UK State Pension Guide for Expats. In this guide, you’ll find: Information on how to check your UK National Insurance record How to complete a request to pay missing years of contributions for UK...
by SJB Global | May 12, 2025 | Estate Planning, Financial Planning, France, George Symes, Investments, Retirement, Tax
For residents of France, an assurance vie is a key financial product worth considering. But what exactly is an assurance vie, and what benefits does it offer to those living in France? This post explains what an Assurance Vie is, its key benefits, tax advantages, and...
by SJB Global | May 5, 2025 | Advice, Europe, Financial Planning, George Symes, Investments, Pensions, Retirement, UK
An International SIPP (Self-Invested Personal Pension) is a UK-registered pension arrangement tailored for British nationals living overseas. It allows expats to retain control over their UK pension investments while benefiting from the regulatory protections of the...