• THAILAND

  Managing UK private pension transfers

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 07/07/2013

  » Although the last "Networth" column was intended to be the final in the series on UK private pension transfers, there have been many questions relating to some aspects of this important part of expat pension planning.

• THAILAND

  You can love it or loathe it, but financial regulation is here to stay

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 12/05/2013

  » Is the expat investor really better off today when it comes to protection than in the "good old days", when markets seemingly were simpler to understand and regulate? Is an all-encompassing regulatory framework for the financial markets even feasible? Where is the sensible middle ground between intrusive rules and the uncontrolled elements of financial services "cowboys" and consumer internet "experts"?

• THAILAND

  Offshore private pension transfers: growing clarity for QROPS

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 26/05/2013

  » If you have ever worked in the UK, no matter what your nationality, you probably were enrolled in a private pension scheme to which your employer and maybe you made contributions. The UK government continues to tweak legislative changes affecting the expat's ability to move this pension offshore. On the surface, these changes appear to limit transfer options, but in reality they have strengthened the legal framework, offering expats continuing advantages.

• THAILAND

  Good reasons to transfer your UK pension to QROPS

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 09/06/2013

  » Despite the dull name, Qualified Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (QROPS) are a hot topic. For any expat who once worked in the UK and has a frozen or deferred pension, there are persuasive reasons to export it, especially if it is a defined-contribution scheme in which an investment pot belongs to you. Defined-benefit schemes, where a calculated pension will be paid, are often difficult to evaluate and many expats make the mistake of not scrutinising them properly.

• THAILAND

  UK private pension transfersthe final pieces of the puzzle

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 23/06/2013

  » This last of three articles on United Kingdom pension transfers will analyse the pros and cons of domestic versus offshore pension choices and provide the final pieces to a complex jigsaw of transfer options available to expats today.

• THAILAND

  Contrarian investing: dangerous or rewarding?

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 21/04/2013

  » Some say that contrarian investing _ investing that goes against prevailing market trends _ is playing with fire. The very few others, who are successful contrarians, simply take it in their stride and enjoy their achievements. You have often heard me say that the only constant is change. When it comes to investing, many individuals have trouble dealing with change; they are too subjective about their asset allocations and what they ought to be doing. In this respect, you can actually be your own worst enemy. Failure to constantly monitor your portfolio to ensure that change is accounted for can be fatal.

• BUSINESS

  Renouncing your US citizenship for tax advantages? Think carefully

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 28/04/2013

  » Is there an argument for renouncing your US citizenship as a tax-saving strategy? In the vast majority of cases, no; such a move would be impractical. But for a small number of US expats it might be worth considering.

• THAILAND

  Personal finance: A regular banking review

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 05/05/2013

  » One of the most important aspects of expat living is having access to meaningful bank accounts that afford us the greatest flexibility. As life moves on we tend to accumulate various accounts on our travels and neglect them as they become less important in our minds. A regular banking review is time well spent in streamlining your accounts and also stamping out unnecessary costs.

• THAILAND

  Asset managing fraught with unknowns, but it's no roll of the dice

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 17/03/2013

  » Making the right choices based on long-term planning rather than short-term thinking is the best way to manage unforeseen events. Although we would like to think that the status quo will never change, in reality such an attitude could be a recipe for financial disaster.

• THAILAND

  Peaking Dow: Will history repeat?

  Spectrum, Andrew Wood, Published on 24/03/2013

  » Recent advances in stock markets are pointing to a brighter future, reflecting improvements in the US economic outlook. But are we really basing expectations on solid fundamentals, perhaps treading on thin ice? Markets reflect recent volatility, yet the fear factor is declining. Where are we heading?

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