Repatriation Services: Are you looking to return home to the UK?
Given what the last 18 months have thrown our way, paired with the tug on the heartstrings of not being as close as we wish to our loved ones during a global pandemic, it is no surprise that many are making the huge decision to return to the UK. We recommend planning as early as […]
World Financial Planning Day: Get on top of your personal finances
Today is World Financial Planning day. Today is designated to encourage everyone to get on top of their personal finances and learn how to manage their money better. So, let’s seize the day and help you get to grips with your finances. Here are a few top ‘starter’ tips. What are your goals? Make a list of […]
Private Banking: What is a Portfolio Loan?
What are portfolio loans, and does this approach to lending help you achieve your financial goals? What is a Portfolio Loan? A portfolio loan is an on-demand facility which enables clients to borrow funds in a fast and flexible way. The loan is typically secured against the value of an investment portfolio. For clients of […]
Why is it important to talk about money?
The importance of talking about money has never been more significant. Everyone’s situation is different, some have to tighten their spending a little, some have been able to save, while many have unfortunately found themselves unemployed, unable to pay their bills, and in some tricky situations. One thing remains the same: talking to those close […]
ESG: Investing your money as a force for good
Have you ever thought about where your money is invested? Is your money invested as a force for good? Or could your money harm our sustainable future? We ensure that people who invest with GSB Capital are part of our world’s future by taking environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues into account when deciding […]
Intergenerational Wealth: Securing your family’s financial future
Wealth and assets can be generated in a lifetime, so it is important to ensure that we pass wealth on to the next generation and beyond. The passing of wealth from one family generation to the next is known as Intergenerational Wealth Transfer. Here in the Middle East, considering succession and legacy planning as part […]
Legacy Planning: Why is it so important?
Have you ever thought about your legacy plan? It’s a story we’ve all seen in the movies: Someone builds a business from nothing and grows it into a multi-million empire. The story usually ends happily ever after, with the family enjoying the wealth for generations to come. Although, in reality, the story can turn happily […]
ESG: Impact investing is not just for Millennials
While there has been a huge spike (and commentary) about how Millennials are particularly interested in making ethical investment choices, it should be no surprise that this generation is not alone. ESG, for everyone! With the ever-increasing threat of climate change and heightened global awareness around racial inequality and social justice, investing in our future […]
Dr Bhaskar Dasgupta: Why do I worry about interest and inflation rates?
Inflation rates have been quiescent for many years now, so most investors frankly do not have experience handling inflation in their investments. The last time we had high persistent inflation was in the ‘70s and early ‘80s, but that’s a bit before my time as I have been investing for more than three decades since […]
Retirement Planning: Benefits for Gulf-based Expatriates
Overseas postings are becoming increasingly long-term as expats embrace new surroundings and set down roots, such as property ownership. Where previously a stint abroad may have involved a secondment from a home country and a single employer, it is now often a lifestyle choice. One of the dangers for these long stayers is a neglect […]