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 […]
Tax Advisory: Implications to consider when repatriating to the UK
Many “expats” are considering moving back to the UK either for retirement or work. This article highlights some of the tax pitfalls to watch out for, where a bit of advance planning can avoid significant unnecessary expenses. Timing of UK Residence As UK tax residence is the key factor for liability to UK tax, the […]
Legacy Planning: Foundations are changing the game in the UAE
For decades, tools available in the UAE to successful Individuals, entrepreneurs and their families to protect their assets and implement a robust legacy planning strategy were limited, cost-intensive – for almost systematically introducing a foreign element – and inefficient. The introduction by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) of the Wills and Probate Service (WPS) […]
Happy New Year
Realising lifetime ambitions, we are delighted to announce the formation of GSB Capital. As many of you know, we have been on a mission since arriving in Dubai, endeavouring to disrupt a broken industry. And we’re now positioned to impact the financial services industry and broader society at large, for good. Named after our beautiful children, […]
Expert Interview: The importance of estate planning in a complex world
Laurence Black is the Regional Director of Client Solutions, EMEA at Asiaciti Trust, and has over 30 years of experience in wealth structuring for HNW clients in the GCC region. Last month, I was fortunate to catch up with Asiaciti Trust’s Laurence Black, for a conversation on the development of wealth and estate planning in […]
ESG: What does it mean, and why is it important for investors?
The environmental impact and social responsibility of businesses are currently front and centre, increasingly becoming a key factor in the decisions of customers, employees, shareholders, governments and investors alike, brought into focus even more so by the impact of Covid19. The 1983 United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainable development as “meeting the needs of the present without […]