by SJB US | Aug 28, 2025 | Financial Planning, Guides, Investments, SJB US, 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 US | Mar 11, 2025 | Advice, Estate Planning, SJB US, UK
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...
by SJB US | Feb 12, 2025 | Pensions, UK
The government’s latest pension reforms aim to unlock billions for economic growth, allowing pension schemes to invest more freely in higher-yield assets. On paper, it sounds like a win-win: higher returns for pensioners and a boost for UK businesses, but we have all...
by SJB US | Nov 5, 2024 | Financial Planning, Pensions, Regulations, SJB US, UK
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...
by SJB US | Nov 4, 2024 | Advice, Financial Planning, Inheritance, Pensions, Regulations, SJB US, Tax, UK
The UK’s Autumn Budget 2024 has introduced transformative changes to pension rules, significantly impacting both domestic and overseas pension holders. In a historic move, the government has announced that pensions will now fall under Inheritance Tax (IHT) regulations...
by SJB US | Oct 30, 2024 | Advice, Financial Planning, Randal Stephens, Regulations, UK
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...
