Personal Investment: What’s the best way to invest a lump sum?
For many individuals, receiving a lump sum is a key turning point. When markets are uncertain, as they are today, it can be difficult to know when to put the resulting cash windfall to work. Whether you sold your business, inherited a windfall, received your pension payment or maybe won the lottery, we want you […]
ESG: Environmental, Social and Governance investing is here to stay!
ESG investing is here to stay and has undoubtedly gained popularity recently. Not only did Covid-19 create a global health crisis, but it also put financial markets into a whirlwind. There is no doubt that the pandemic was an absolute tragedy. However, it has also highlighted the importance of shining a spotlight on companies that […]
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 […]