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
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
Carlie: Hey there, it’s Carlie with the Expat Focus Podcast. We’re all about providing practical tips and advice on this show, and in this episode I’m joined by Jake Barber, Founder and Advisor at SJB Global, who is going to talk through transfer options for expats with UK defined contribution pensions. Jake is based in Spain, and … 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
As part of the 2024 US Expat Finance Conference, David Tompkins from Expat Financial delivered an insightful session on insurance considerations and solutions for American expats. With over two decades of experience in the insurance industry, Tompkins shared valuable insights and practical tips on navigating the complex world of global health insurance, life insurance, and … Read more
Expats Are Stressed – But Do They Cope Better With Burnout? A recent survey, the Cigna Healthcare Vitality Study, suggests that 89% of expats are suffering from stress – a finding that probably won’t come as a great surprise. But the results indicate that expats might also be better at coping with burnout. In addition, … Read more
Expats’ Pensions Affected By Serious Fraud The Times reported in late April on a fraud that may affect £2.37 billion worth of pensions held by 10,000 British expats. An investigation by the Sunday Times has revealed that executives at financial advice firm Brite may have transferred millions of pounds from expat pensions to their own … Read more