UK Elections: Financial Impact on Brits Abroad British expats were able to vote in the recent UK elections, held in the first week of July, after legislation removing their voting rights if they had been out of the country for 15 years was scrapped. This change increased the potential voting pool from 1 million to … Read more
At the recent Expat Focus Health and Finance Summit 2024, Oliver Heslop, founder of Global Expatriate Tax Services (GETS), shared his expertise on UK taxation for global citizens. Oliver, a highly experienced UK tax specialist dealing with expatriate cross border issues, provided valuable insights for both British expats and foreign nationals navigating the complexities of … Read more
At the recent Expat Focus Health and Finance Summit 2024, Euan McLachlan, an expert in international currency transfer and foreign exchange, provided valuable insights into the world of international money transfers. With over 13 years of experience in the foreign exchange industry, Euan shared his knowledge on why expats should consider alternatives to traditional bank … Read more
European Medicines Agency to Review Nolotil Scandal The European drugs regulator, the EMA, says it is reviewing the drug Nolotil, linked to the recent scandal in Spain where the medication seems to have resulted in the deaths of a number of expats through the often-fatal condition of agranulocytosis. We have reported on this before in the … Read more
Living abroad as an expatriate in the United States presents unique challenges, particularly when it comes to healthcare. The U.S. does not have a universal healthcare system, which means that securing appropriate health insurance is crucial for expats to avoid potentially devastating medical expenses. Many expats opt for international health insurance plans that provide coverage … Read more
At the 2024 US Expat Finance Conference, Rebecca Lammers, Chair of Democrats Abroad Taxation Task Force, delivered an enlightening presentation on voting and taxes for American expatriates. The virtual event, part of a three-day conference covering various financial aspects for Americans living abroad, aimed to clarify common misconceptions and provide valuable insights. Voting Rights and … Read more
At the recent Expat Focus Health and Finance Summit 2024, Michael Condron from Cigna Healthcare delivered an insightful presentation on the importance of international health insurance for expatriates. Titled “5 Reasons Expats Should Consider International Health Insurance,” Michael’s talk shed light on the unique healthcare challenges faced by those living and working abroad, and how … Read more
At the recent Expat Focus Health and Finance Summit 2024, Besa Aliti, an experienced therapist and member of the British Association of Counseling and Psychotherapy, delivered an insightful presentation titled ‘Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Expat Life‘. With over seven years of practice and her own private clinic in Notting Hill, London, Besa shared valuable … Read more
New Gallup Poll Suggests Healthcare is a ‘Main Reason’ for Americans to Move Abroad A new poll by Gallup indicates that the cost and difficulty of healthcare is a primary driver behind Americans’ desire to relocate. 70% of respondents told the poll that free healthcare was a factor in their choice of destination. Around half … Read more
EU to Harmonise Withholding Tax At the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) meeting in Brussels in mid May, financial ministers of the EU agreed to implement a proposal to streamline existing tax barriers to the capital markets union (CMU), thus harmonising tax across the EU. The move is designed in part to create more … Read more