Expat Financial Advice Articles

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Do you hold a Liberty SIPP?

Liberty SIPP First of all, if you are a Liberty SIPP holder then you will have been well aware of the negative press they have been receiving. Indeed, while the name Liberty SIPP has become synonymous with mis-selling of SIPP’s between 2011 and 2013 it is claimed that up to 700 investors have suffered significant […]

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Capita Pension | Capita Defined Benefit pensions

Do you hold a Capita Pension? Are you living abroad and due your Capita Pension? Capita are currently issuing all policyholders with their most up-to-date value. Many expats are misunderstanding this letter. Why the Concern? Expats who hold a Defined Benefit policy with Capita will have been issued a letter to state the retirement benefit […]

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Pensioners risk draining their savings

Retirees are at risk of running out of money in retirement. Research from Zurich UK has found that a third have no investment experience and two in five are not getting any financial advice. Moreover, around half a million people are taking advantage of the pension freedoms to draw down their retirement savings, but a […]

purchasing property in the UAE

Purchasing property in the UAE

The UAE has become a popular place for foreign investors and expats. In recent year’s changes to the law have opened up the UAE property market to foreigners. As such, purchasing property in the UAE is now relatively straightforward, provided that you have the finance. Requirements The UEA government has a 6-month visa for property […]