Returning to the UK: Structuring Wealth Before FIG Applies
The Situation: Planning a Return to the UK as an Expat A British professional couple based in Dubai were planning to return to the UK within the next few years. Financially, they were in a strong position. Structurally, however, their affairs were fragmented and unprepared for a UK return. They held: A mix of offshore […]
Market Review – March 2026
Over the past month, the escalation of the Middle East conflict has dominated global financial markets. Disruptions to shipping through the Gulf have raised freight and insurance costs, pushed up energy input prices, and begun to weigh on business activity across the US, UK, Europe, and Japan, while China has faced renewed supply chain stress […]
UK expats in the UAE: National Insurance planning ahead of April 2026 changes
For many UK expats in the UAE, understanding tax residency has become far clearer in recent years. As highlighted in our recent article: How long can UK expats stay in the UK without becoming tax resident?, the number of days you spend in the UK is only part of the picture, with factors such as […]
How many days can UK expats stay in the UK without becoming tax resident?
A practical guide for British expats in Dubai navigating UK tax residency rules and the Statutory Residence Test. British expats living in the UAE often ask the same question: “How many days can I stay in the UK without becoming tax resident?” It is a common topic across expat forums and community groups, particularly among […]
When markets shake, discipline matters most: Lessons from geopolitical crises
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have once again highlighted how quickly geopolitical events can influence global financial markets. In recent days, developments involving Iran, Israel and the United States have triggered sharp movements in global oil markets and increased volatility across global equities. Oil prices surged to multi-year highs before partially retreating as investors […]
Middle East Market Update – 4th March
Market reactions to recent regional developments and what it means for long-term investors.– Prepared 4 March 2026 (as of 11am GST) Key Takeaways Recent escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran has increased geopolitical uncertainty across the Middle East. Financial markets have reacted in a typical way to geopolitical events, with oil and gold […]
Operational Update – Client Services March 2nd
GSB continues to operate as normal and remains fully available to clients across all divisions. While our physical office is currently closed, our team is fully operational and accessible online. All advisory, portfolio management and private client services are continuing without interruption. Meetings are proceeding as scheduled via phone and video conference. Our standard working […]
Market Review – February 2026
This month was defined by a notable divergence between the world’s major economies. While the United States began to feel the friction of high interest rates and a cooling manufacturing sector, the United Kingdom and Japan showed surprising resilience. Central banks policies remain the primary focus, with the Federal Reserve maintaining a “higher-for-longer” stance while […]
Australia’s $3m Super Changes from 1 July 2026: What It Means for Australians Living Overseas
Australia is reshaping how high superannuation balances are taxed. From 1 July 2026, the Australian Government has proposed changes to reduce superannuation tax concessions for individuals with total superannuation balances above A$3 million. Under the proposed framework, an additional tax would apply to earnings attributable to balances above this threshold, with higher rates applying at […]
Market Review – January 2026
Global Markets entered 2026 in a more balanced position than the previous year. Inflation has moderated, policy rates have retreated from their peaks in most major economies, and corporate earnings continue to show resilience. However, January was characterized by heightened uncertainty, driven by geopolitical tensions in South America and the Middle East, political noise around […]