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 | Jul 7, 2025 | Financial Planning, Investments, Jake Barber, Regulations, Retirement, Tax, US Expats
If you’re an American living abroad, managing your investments can get tricky. I’ve worked with a lot of expats over the years, and the same issues come up again and again. U.S. tax laws, foreign regulations, and compliance rules can all limit what you can do...
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 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 | 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...
