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The pension that cost £48,000 before a single decision was made
The pension that cost £48,000 before a single decision was made
How a UAE-based expat discovered his pension had been restructured without his knowledge, the adviser behind it held no valid licence,...
Market update
Market Review – April 2026
Two months into the Iran war, the global macro picture is no longer defined purely by the initial oil shock. Markets have staged a...
2 Months to Repossession. A £1.2M Refinance
£1.2M Bridging Refinance | Repossession Case Study
Our Private Finance team was approached by clients facing an urgent refinancing challenge on their primary residence, a substantial...
Returning to the UK with a FIG Strategy
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...
Market update
Market Review – March 2026
Over the past month, the escalation of the Middle East conflict has dominated global financial markets. Disruptions to shipping through...
National Insurance
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 many days can UK expats stay in the UK without becoming tax resident
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...
When markets shake, discipline matters most
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...
Market update
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...
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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...
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