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Evonik Industries pension

Evonik Industries Pension Scheme?

Do you hold an Evonik Industries Pension? The Evonik Industries pension scheme currently has the 6th largest pension deficit throughout the world.  According to MSCI’s research, which examined the pension funding status of 5,300 companies. Evonik Industries has a 32.5% gap between its pension obligations and the resources set aside to fund them. If you […]

Expat Investment Platforms

Expat Investment Platforms – is now the right time?

Expat Investment Platforms Expat investment platforms and deciding whether to use one is never an easy decision. There are so many factors to consider, it is hard for any expat investor to know where to start. Firstly, what do expat investment platforms actually bring to the table? Think of it as a one-stop shop for all your financial needs and […]

Friends provident international reserve bond

Friends Provident International Reserve Bond

Do you hold a Friends Provident International Reserve Bond? The FPI reserve Bond rightfully has one of the worst reputations around. Incredibly expensive, it was sold for years by financial advisers who were being paid out huge commissions in the process. As a result, the cost of the charges far outweigh the supposed tax benefits. Especially […]

Retirement Financial Advice

Retirement Financial Advice?

Retirement Financial Advice First of all when people hear the words “retirement financial advice” they immediately think of pensions, wealth management and personal finance advisers. As well as whether or not they have enough money to enjoy life once retired. Money is an important factor upon retiring, however, it is not the only aspect to […]

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Retirement Plans for Expat Teachers

Retirement planning for expat teachers Retirement planning for expat teachers has always been something of a minefield. Whilst the joys of travelling the world teaching to a multicultural diverse group of young people can be great, there are many difficult factors to navigate. An expatriate will have to consider currency, country jurisdictions, ability to withdraw […]

Online Investment Platform from Novia Global

Staying ahead of the game is paramount… Here at Harrison Brook, we strive for advancement, efficiency and transparency. Our track record tells us that this is the best method for achieving top results for our clients. With this, we employ various innovative technologies such as the Novia Global investment platform. Novia Global is an international […]

Moving to Oman

Why Oman? Healthcare, Jobs, Lifestyle, Schools.

What you need to know about moving to Oman… For many Moving to Oman is not the first thing that springs to mind when thinking about moving abroad. But with a strong, and growing, infrastructure, job opportunities, cheap (and luxury) accommodation and good health care and schools, Oman could be the perfect destination for you […]

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Savings options for Expats – What are your options?

How to save money as an expat? Savings options for expats of every demographic! For the majority, the dream of moving abroad for work is exactly that, a dream. But for others, great weather, quality of life and substantial earnings is enough for them to make the leap. Most have great intentions to put away […]

portfolio analysis

Expat Investment Portfolio Analysis

How much are you really paying for Financial Advice? Using a financial advisor is a surefire way to increase your return on investments and subsequently, your savings and pension funds etc. But, how much are your really paying? Is it worth it? And, how much do you understand about what’s going on with your finances? […]

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Spanish Property Versus Portfolio Investments

Considering investing in foreign property? Here’s what you should know…. In the year 2000 to 2007 the Spanish property market grew quicker than expected with house prices rising as much 200% in the period. For residents and offshore buyers this was a perfect time to purchase, however, in 2008 the property boom hit with a […]