Beginners and experienced investors who know how to diversify assets will have cryptocurrencies and other digital assets making up their portfolios. The digital currency’s patrons are millennials and Generation Z, who make up the most buyers. These assets are often included in estate planning to secure their futures, but many might be unaware of the...

When you move to a new country, there is a lot to think about. How does the currency affect your wage, how often can you see your family, and do you speak the same language? If you have some debts on your record, then the money worries can soon mount up. ...

Mostly, when expats travel to another country to start a new life they only remember the need for a bank account when the cost of withdrawing their money in local currency or the charges included with conversion arises. Expat banking is an important issue to consider when moving to a new country though. ...

Are you a UK national living in an EU country such as France, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus or Malta? Or are you currently UK resident but planning to move to one of these countries in the next year or so? If the answer to either of these is yes, you should read this article from...

The United Arab Emirates, particularly the city-states of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, is a popular expat destination in the Middle East. The country’s modern amenities, world-class services, highly competitive expat salaries, and no-tax levy on personal income are some of the many benefits expats in the UAE enjoy. Written by Naresh Manchanda,...

Virtual payment cards are a relatively new payment method that is rapidly gaining popularity. It comes in equally handy for private and corporate users. From this article, you’ll get to know about the benefits of this type of card and the opportunities to get them. What is a Virtual Payment Card?...

While many expats love to live “in the moment,” many have financial goals like buying a property and starting a retirement investment account. Because the laws around foreign investments are different in every country, it can be really confusing to even get started if you are trying to build an investment portfolio! If you...

Growing up in beautiful South Africa, surrounded by the sea and mountains, vineyards, delicious food, and incredibly hospitable people, I would never have guessed that I would choose to leave in search of expanding opportunities one day. Nevertheless, here we are, five years later with much experience to impart to those...

Cross border USA/UK financial advisory services is a highly specialised area within the financial services industry. The point of this, brief, article is to ensure that you and the firm you are considering engaging have the knowledge, expertise, and capability to offer you a full service. Written by Mark James of...

A smooth transition to a new host location is key to the success of an expat life. That’s why we’ve partnered with HSBC Expat, a specialist global personal banking service designed specifically for expatriates. As a bank focused on those living and working abroad, HSBC Expat offers expert banking and...

When you decide to move abroad from the U.S. you will need to set yourself up financially in a new country and one of the challenges is establishing good credit when moving abroad.  You need to establish a new credit record in your new home country but should not neglect maintaining your credit score...

Personal data can easily be breached by hackers nowadays. For this reason, it makes a lot of sense to frequently check your credit information to ensure that all of the details are accurate and that a third party is not using them without your knowledge. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in...