As the end of the tax year approaches, it's time to think about pension contributions. For the 2024/25 tax year, the annual allowance, the maximum you can contribute to your pension without incurring a tax charge is £60,000. However, this limit isn't the same for...
Planning for retirement involves balancing the desire for growth with the need for security. Fixed index annuities (FIAs) offer a blend of both, providing potential market-linked gains while safeguarding your principal.What Is a Fixed Index Annuity? A fixed index...
If you're a UK-domiciled expat, navigating estate planning can feel like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube blindfolded. Living abroad doesn't necessarily exempt you from the UK's inheritance tax (IHT), which stands at a substantial 40%. Without proper planning, your...
Market ups and downs can be nerve-wracking, especially when retirement is on the horizon. Watching savings fluctuate might make you feel like you're on a rollercoaster, but the good news is that there are ways to keep your retirement plan steady, even when markets are...
Change is constant, but some shifts are so big that they redefine industries, societies, and even how we live our daily lives. These are known as megatrends, large, transformative forces that evolve over time but have long-term impacts. From technology to...
The UK government’s latest pension reforms have stirred up a mix of excitement and concern. By loosening the rules on how pension funds can be invested, the plan is designed to unlock billions of pounds and direct that capital toward driving economic growth. Pension...
Customer vulnerabilities are a significant focus under the Consumer Duty regulation, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) emphasizing the need for improved outcomes for all customers, particularly those with vulnerabilities. Here are several strategies wealth...
When withdrawing from your Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP), the amount of tax withheld can vary significantly depending on the tax code applied by HMRC. This article explores the differences between the 1257L Week 1/Month 1 and 1257L Cumulative tax codes and...
The U.S. elections are a pivotal event not only for American citizens but for investors worldwide. Every four years, the election season brings with it a degree of uncertainty and speculation, particularly regarding economic policies, market behaviour, and...
In a recent podcast on the Expat Property Story, SJB Global’s Principal and Independent Financial Adviser, Jake Barber, explores the Autumn 2024 budget and its potential impact on expats, property investors, and those managing both worlds. Jake covers crucial topics,...
The UK’s Autumn Budget 2024 has introduced transformative changes to pension rules, significantly impacting domestic and overseas pension holders. In a historic move, the government announced that pensions would fall under Inheritance Tax (IHT) regulations starting in...
The UK’s Autumn Budget 2024, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, marked a historic moment as the first budget by a female Chancellor and the first Labour budget in over a decade. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the key announcements.Economic Stability and...
The election result is big news and likely to dominate headlines. I’d like to share our stance from our perspective. Long story short, there is little connection between the change in government and the investment markets, although we’ll be keeping a close eye on...
When a relationship breaks down, pensions may not be a top priority, but the jurisdiction where a divorce or dissolution occurs — and how a court handles pensions in the financial settlement — can be crucial, especially if pensions represent significant family...
Change is constant, but some shifts are so big that they redefine industries, societies, and even how we live our daily lives. These are known as megatrends, large, transformative forces that evolve over time but have long-term impacts. From technology to...
The UK government’s latest pension reforms have stirred up a mix of excitement and concern. By loosening the rules on how pension funds can be invested, the plan is designed to unlock billions of pounds and direct that capital toward driving economic growth. Pension...
Customer vulnerabilities are a significant focus under the Consumer Duty regulation, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) emphasizing the need for improved outcomes for all customers, particularly those with vulnerabilities. Here are several strategies wealth...
When withdrawing from your Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP), the amount of tax withheld can vary significantly depending on the tax code applied by HMRC. This article explores the differences between the 1257L Week 1/Month 1 and 1257L Cumulative tax codes and...
The U.S. elections are a pivotal event not only for American citizens but for investors worldwide. Every four years, the election season brings with it a degree of uncertainty and speculation, particularly regarding economic policies, market behaviour, and...
In a recent podcast on the Expat Property Story, SJB Global’s Principal and Independent Financial Adviser, Jake Barber, explores the Autumn 2024 budget and its potential impact on expats, property investors, and those managing both worlds. Jake covers crucial topics,...
The UK’s Autumn Budget 2024 has introduced transformative changes to pension rules, significantly impacting domestic and overseas pension holders. In a historic move, the government announced that pensions would fall under Inheritance Tax (IHT) regulations starting in...
The UK’s Autumn Budget 2024, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, marked a historic moment as the first budget by a female Chancellor and the first Labour budget in over a decade. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the key announcements.Economic Stability and...
The election result is big news and likely to dominate headlines. I’d like to share our stance from our perspective. Long story short, there is little connection between the change in government and the investment markets, although we’ll be keeping a close eye on...
When a relationship breaks down, pensions may not be a top priority, but the jurisdiction where a divorce or dissolution occurs — and how a court handles pensions in the financial settlement — can be crucial, especially if pensions represent significant family...
