What Trump’s re-election could mean for investors
Following on from our latest article: US election investment strategies: Data-driven decisions, read here what our advisers had to say about what Trump’s Re-election could mean for investors. Donald Trump’s re-election as the 47th President of the United States marks a significant shift for the US and global economies. Winning both the Electoral College and […]
Pension Inheritance Tax Changes 2024: QNUPS and IUL
Pension Inheritance Tax Changes 2024: Protecting Your Wealth with QNUPS and Indexed Universal Life Insurance (IUL) The proposed UK inheritance tax (IHT) changes will have far-reaching implications, especially for high-net-worth individuals in the GCC looking to shield their wealth for future generations. Labour’s Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, announced that starting in April 2027, inherited pensions will […]
Market Review – October 2024
US market indexes have displayed remarkable resilience, remaining in positive territory despite a backdrop of increased volatility in October. The S&P 500 recorded a gain of 2.2%, while the Nasdaq surged by over 4.5%. This period of market performance comes amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, combined with mixed reactions to the corporate […]
Case Study: $15M equity release financing solution for UAE resident
GSB Private Finance was presented with a unique challenge—a UAE resident and UK passport holder seeking equity release on an unencumbered property on Palm Jumeirah. Traditional local bank channels proved unviable, so GSB crafted a tailored solution that met the client’s complex needs and circumstances. Key Details: UAE Resident/UK Passport holders Equity release instruction on […]
Market Review – September 2024
Global stocks entered September on a high note, recovering from a pullback that saw the S&P 500 index decline by 8.5% as of August 5 from its mid-July record. The markets sold down hastily at the start of last month due to growing concerns about the U.S. growth outlook and the unwinding of the popular […]
How GSB defines success: Building a business on people, values, & growth
Read here what Alison Whatnall, Co-Founder & Group COO at GSB, had to say about redefining success and creating a purpose-driven culture at GSB. “In today’s fast-paced world, defining success solely by financial performance seems outdated. At GSB, we’ve evolved our definition of success to encompass much more. For us, it’s about the contribution and […]
Market Review – August 2024
After a dramatic selloff in global markets at the beginning of the month, driven by fears surrounding the U.S. economy, markets have largely stabilized. Major U.S. indexes have reclaimed their lost ground and recorded their best two-week performance of the year. The Nasdaq surged by 8.13%, while the S&P 500 rose by 7.8% from its […]
Market Review – July 2024
For the month, the small-cap Russell 2000 index has produced returns of over 10%, outperforming both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices. The S&P 500 is reporting a mixed bag of results for the second quarter of 2024. Despite this mixed picture, the index constituents are reporting higher earnings for the second quarter, achieving their […]
Market Review – June 2024
The US indices, both S&P 500 and Nasdaq broke their latest records last week, with returns of 3.7% and 5.8% for the month. Nvidia, being the artificial intelligence torchbearer, briefly took the spot as the world’s most valuable company as its market capital surpassed Microsoft’s. At the peak of its frenzy, it was more valuable […]
GSB are B Corp,™
GSB is thrilled to announce its achievement of Certified B Corporation,™ (B Corp,™) status, joining a global community of businesses dedicated to high social and environmental performance standards. This certification reflects GSB’s commitment to balancing profit with purpose and reinforces our dedication to addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges through responsible business practices. […]