Market Review – November 2025
Global markets in November 2025 was shaped by shifting sentiment as investors navigated ongoing data uncertainty, divergent monetary policy trajectories, and mounting economic headwinds. A recent rebound in equities was driven by rising expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in December; however, structural concerns around stretched valuations, fiscal instability, and uneven global […]
WealthBriefing Awards: External Asset Manager – Wealth Planning
GSB has been named the winner of External Asset Manager – Wealth Planning at the WealthBriefing MENA Awards for Excellence 2025, held at the Armani Hotel in Dubai. The awards celebrate exceptional wealth managers across the Middle East, recognising firms that deliver technical excellence, innovation and client value through a rigorous independent judging process. Recognised […]
UK Tax Changes: How the FIG Regime Impacts British UAE Expats
When the UK replaced the long-standing remittance basis with the Foreign Income & Gains (FIG) regime on 6 April 2025, many British expatriates breathed a sigh of relief. The rules promised simplicity and the ability to bring overseas money into the UK without triggering tax. Six months on, the new regime is no longer theoretical; it’s the law. […]
GSB Surpasses USD 1 Billion in Assets Under Management
We are proud to announce that GSB has surpassed USD 1 billion in assets under management (AUM) as of November 2025. This milestone reflects the trust our clients place in us and the continued strength of our growth since our founding in April 2021. When Ross and Alison Whatnall founded GSB, their vision was to […]
Market Review – October 2025
Global markets in October 2025 reflected cautious optimism amid significant policy uncertainty and the approach of year-end central bank decisions. The IMF’s autumn update left global growth for 2025 unchanged at 3.1%, citing fading inflationary pressures, subdued global trade, and mixed signals from currency and commodity markets. Though equities broadly advanced, regional divergences became more […]
GSB launches Private Office to serve UHNW Individuals & Families
We’re proud to announce the launch of GSB Private Office, a new division of GSB Private created to meet the increasingly complex needs of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families Combining institutional access with independence, discretion, and personal service, GSB Private Office delivers advice across four core pillars: Wealth Management – advisory services that bring structure to […]
Market Review – September 2025
Global economic conditions in September 2025 reflected an uneasy balance between slowing growth and easing inflationary pressures. The IMF reiterated its 3.0% global growth forecast for the year but warned of “heightened downside risks” from escalating trade tensions and uneven policy responses. While disinflationary momentum continued across advanced economies, geopolitics and financial market volatility tempered […]
Market Review – August 2025
U.S. U.S. markets entered August on solid footing, but volatility returned as investors assessed slowing growth against the Federal Reserve’s signals of easing. The labour market softened, with unemployment edging up to 4.2% in July, while core inflation accelerated to 3.1% year on year the fastest pace since January. The annual inflation remained steady at […]
Market Review – July 2025
U.S. In the United States, the economy contracted at an annualized rate of 0.5% in Q2 2025, marking the first quarterly decline in three years. Consumer spending grew by only 0.5%, a sharp slowdown from the 4.0% surge in Q4 2024. Core inflation re-accelerated to 2.9 % in June, and policymakers warned Trump’s tariffs risked keeping […]
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