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...
by SJB Global | Apr 30, 2025 | Advice, Dion Angove, Investments, Tax
Returning to the UK after a period of living overseas requires more than booking a flight. With the UK’s tax reforms now in effect from 6 April 2025, British citizens must understand how their foreign-held assets are treated under the new residence-based taxation...
by SJB Global | Apr 24, 2025 | Advice, Investments, SJB Global
Imagine finding an investment that guarantees returns with absolutely no risk. Sounds perfect, right? But does such an opportunity truly exist, or is it just a financial myth? Let’s explore the concept of risk-free investing. Understanding the Notion of...
by SJB Global | Apr 22, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Investments, Markets, SJB Global
We’ve seen firsthand how unpredictable the markets have been in 2025. One moment the S&P 500 drops 10% in a week, and the next, it rebounds just as quickly. It’s no surprise many of our clients are asking the same thing: How do I protect my retirement savings when...
by SJB Global | Apr 15, 2025 | Advice, Investments, Markets, Pensions, SJB Global
Any hopes of calm after Monday’s market bounce didn’t last long. The FTSE 100 slipped again on Tuesday (9 April), dragged down by another red day on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 hovering near bear market territory. And it’s not just stocks feeling the pressure —...
