UK spring budget 2023: Lifetime Allowance abolished in shock announcement

On 15th March 2023 Jeremy Hunt, the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, delivered the UK spring budget. We look at the major change to pension allowances that may be of interest to UK expats living in Asia. Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget for 2023 was delivered against a backdrop of relatively poor growth and household incomes…

Pension inequity: how women can beat the odds and prepare for a comfortable retirement

8th March 2023’s is International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is #EmbraceEquity. When it comes to pensions, equity remains a distant dream for many women across the globe. We take a look at the reasons behind the gender pension gap and the actions women can take to be better prepared. Women and retirement: a…

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Retirement Planning For Expats In Vietnam

A comfortable retirement means having the financial independence to choose how to spend your life without having to worry about whether you have enough to cover your living expenses. To achieve that, you need to have accumulated enough wealth to replace the income you currently get from your employer and/or your business. Adon Beddoes, our…

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Autumn Statement 2022: A Review Of The Main Points Affecting UK Expatriates

On 17th November 2022 Britain’s fourth Chancellor of the year, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Autumn Statement. With the UK experiencing a year of political and economic chaos, tax rises and spending cuts were expected. Here’s a roundup of the main points likely to affect expatriates living in Asia. UK tax rates unchanged, but thresholds frozen…

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Financial Planning For The ‘What If’ Scenarios That Every Parent Dreads

We take a look at the financial ‘what ifs’ that all parents worry about and suggest some practical steps you can take to ensure that your children are protected financially if disaster strikes. Financial worries for parents If you’re a parent, worry is par for the course. In fact, according to one survey, parents spend…

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A Challenging First Half Of 2022: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain

There’s no denying that the first six months of 2022 have been tough, for investors as well as for households and businesses. Skyrocketing inflation and worries about recession have negatively impacted both bonds and stocks. There is a temptation to sell but how investors react to volatility now could have a big effect on their…