“Guaranteed” returns? Here’s what to ask first

I have been a financial planner in Dubai since 2019, and in that time I’ve seen the same story play out more than once. Someone they trust mentions an investment paying a steady, “guaranteed” return, well above anything their bank offers. The materials are polished, the names attached to it are impressive and the first […]

3 Warning Signs Your Financial Adviser May Be Underperforming

I have been a financial planner in Dubai since 2019; before that, living in Kuala Lumpur and Cairo. In that time, I have had the opportunity to review several portfolios belonging to British expats who believed their finances were in good shape. Many contained areas that could potentially be improved. The same three problems come […]

8 steps to a financially secure retirement

8 Steps to retirement

Read here what GSB Wealth Partner Craig Ritchie had to say about the 8 steps to a financially secure retirement. According to a survey by YouGov, many Brits are underprepared for retirement, with half feeling uncertain about achieving financial freedom once they stop working. A third of respondents shared a common fear of being unable […]