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2018

12 April 2018: Income under threat from rate rises and inflation - FT Adviser

9 April 2018: Should a China-US trade war worry UAE investors? - The National

22 March 2018: Why income growth is hard to come by in the UK - FT Adviser

12 March 2018: Five global indicators that tell us how the stock markets will fare this year - The National

9 March 2018: Investors pursue Dubai rogue financial adviser in court as more victims come forward - The National

9 March 2018: Are you guilty of financial infidelity? - Khaleej Times

5 March 2018: Is the stock market volatility over or are we due a full-blown crash? - The National

25 February 2018: How will higher interest rates affect your finances in the UAE? - The National

13 February 2018: VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Big four speak out on Dubai changes - International Investment

12 February 2018: International Investment ezine Dubai special: AES Int’l speaks out - International Investment

11 February 2018: Investors might want to watch their dollar weight - The National

6 February 2018: Advisers, industry experts urge calm as Asian market shares follow DJIA lead down - International Investment

3 February 2018: Twelve ETFs to suit every investment portfolio - The National

15 January 2018: Emerging markets race ahead after a decade in the doldrums - The National

14 January 2018: Andrew Hallam explains how expats can avoid getting trapped in inflexible financial products [PODCAST] - Dubai Eye Radio

14 January 2018: Finance guru Andrew Hallam’s new guide for expats wanting to become wealthy - The National

7 January 2018: Has the good fortune for ETFs run its course? - The National

4 January 2018: UAE advisers taking cautious approach to VAT - International Adviser

1 January 2018: What does 2018 hold for your investment portfolio? - The National

1 January 2018: Insurance year in review: life regulations now expected early 2018 - The National

2017

27 December 2017: 10 financial resolutions for a more prosperous 2018 - The National

20 December 2017: Money year in review: Despite doom predictions, the upward trajectory continues - The National

20 December 2017: EU May Remove UAE From Tax Haven Blacklist - Bloomberg BNA

20 December 2017: UAE moots pensions for expats - International Investment

19 December 2017: Investments year in review: Investors wait for final push on mis-selling regulations - The National

17 December 2017: Why robo-advisories will appeal to Mena millennials - Khaleej Times

7 December 2017: Tax haven blacklist to give EU citizens around the world a "rude shock" - The National

6 December 2017: Dubai wealth managers dismiss UAE inclusion in EU tax haven blacklist - The National

4 December 2017: Is it still too risky to invest in banking stocks? - The National

20 November 2017: How to budget for a surprise expense in the UAE - The National

16 November 2017: End of the line? Regulatory changes proposed by the UAE Insurance Authority could completely change the way business is done in the region - International Adviser

8 November 2017: National Bonds challenges UAE's 'financial advice dilemma' with new investment app - The National

6 November 2017: A guide to bond funds - what they are and who needs them - The National

23 October 2017: 'We live on a shoestring in the UAE': Spendthrift expats reveal budget secrets - The National

18 October 2017: Is Black Monday about to strike again? - The National

12 October 2017: Housing demand falls amid rate rise concerns - FT Adviser
4 October 2017: FCA: less than half of pension transfer advice ‘suitable’ - International Investment

3 October 2017: Are you liable for income tax while living in the UAE? - The National

2 October 2017: Europe Best Practice Adviser Award winners revealed - International Adviser

1 October 2017: Analysis: A new regulatory era in the Middle East - International Adviser

28 September 2017: Holborn Assets makes controversial FCA pension claim - The National

25 September 2017: Should investors ever catch a falling knife? - The National

22 September 2017: Co-Op Bank mortgage business a 'watch and see' for brokers - FT Adviser

19 September 2017: Liberty Sipp reports strong growth as it eyes £2bn mark - FT Adviser

18 September 2017: Broke after the holidays? Here are 20 tips to get your finances back on track in the UAE - The National

17 September 2017: Europe is back: is now the time to invest? - The National

14 September 2017: Warning over racehorse investment scams - FT Adviser

10 September 2017: Andrew Hallam talks about how he became a millionaire on the salary of a teacher [PODCAST] - Dubai Eye Radio

7 September 2017: Bahrain tops best expat country in the world to live survey - The National

6 September 2017: Lessons learnt from 'keeping up with the Joneses' in the UAE - The National

3 September 2017: The best specialist exchange traded funds to invest in - The National

30 August 2017: Leading advisers predict new UAE rules will cull firms by 50% - International Adviser

29 August 2017: Expensive month for UAE parents with some taking out loans as Eid and start of school coincide - The National

27 August 2017: Could you survive an interest rate hike in the UAE? - The National

20 August 2017: Six steps to taking charge of your retirement - The National

10 August 2017: Sam Instone talks FCA changes and the impact on Dubai expats [PODCAST] - Dubai Eye Radio

16 August 2017: ADGM offers foundations for wealth management - The National

31 July 2017: Is there a Bitcoin ATM in Dubai's Media City? - The National

30 July 2017: How to cut through the jargon and build your own ETF portfolio - The National

19 July 2017: Aviva sells loss-making FPI to IFG for £340 million - The National

12 July 2017: The thrill of investing in boring companies - The National

4 July 2017: Fixed-term investment plans are failing UAE customers, says Friends Provident - The National

23 June 2017: A man on a financial mission against predatory investment schemes - The National

16 June 2017: Your Money blog: How to top up your British state pension while living as an expat in the UAE - The National

16 June 2017: Savers in UAE struggle to stay on track - The National

16 June 2017: Past your peak? Don’t risk pensioner poverty - The National

11 June 2017: Pound dives on election fears - Techno Tribune

11 June 2017: Pound value plunges after election result - PPP Focus

10 June 2017: UK investors sidelined by election result - The National

1 June 2017: A word of advice - Business and Finance Magazine

31 May 2017: ADGM to launch wealth-management foundations - The National

23 May 2017: Vanguard’s rise shows it is now time for UAE investors to have access low-cost funds - The National

19 May 2017: Central Bank turns attention to complaints of mis-selling investment products - The National

18 May 2017: Fresh blow hits UAE insurance providers, as Central Bank cracks down - International Investment

12 May 2017: Small company ETFs to invest in - The National

12 May 2017: Small caps can be big winners - The National

12 May 2017: Money clinic: the secret to becoming a millionaire - The National

10 May 2017: Roundtable - Selling Investment [PODCAST] - Dubai Eye Radio

8 May 2017: IA Product & Service Awards 2017 - International Adviser

4 May 2017: UK Best Practice Adviser Award winners revealed - International Adviser

3 May 2017: CII qualifications in international financial planning - International Adviser

3 May 2017: Portugal a ‘dark horse’ for IFAs but avoid France - International Adviser

1 May 2017: AES International Increases Leads by 7.5X With HubSpot - Hubspot

28 April 2017: Investing for income: the ultimate growth machine - The National

27 April 2017: UAE’s ‘game-changing’ life industry overhaul given green light - International Investment

6 April 2017: CEO Sam Instone talks pensions to the agenda team [PODCAST] - Dubai Eye radio

4 April 2017: UK-UAE tax treaty lets UK pension holders cash out tax-free - The National

29 March 2017: Expats face Brexit ‘limbo’ as UK kick-starts Article 50 talks - International Adviser

23 March 2017: More firms in the FCA firing line after Holborn sanctions - International Adviser

23 March 2017: Does end-of-service gratuity have a future? - The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development ME

17 March 2017: ETFs do the hard work for expats like you - The National

9 March 2017: Property or pension for retirement savings? - Expat Network

8 March 2017: Will investors revisit small caps? asks analyst Zak Mir - Share Talk

1 March 2017: How to build a £40,000 portfolio in five years - Shares Magazine

27 February 2017: Challenging the status quo of an outdated industry - International Adviser

24 February 2017: The danger of a crash landing in high-flying stocks, bonds and property - The National

21 February 2017: How to help millennials plan for their financial future - FT Adviser

10 February 2017: How much is your fixed-term savings plan REALLY costing you - The National

2 February 2017: Placing Best Practice at the heart of your business in 2017 - International Adviser

2 February 2017: FCA pressured to act on overseas pension transfers - FT Adviser

22 January 2017: Why do people fall for bogus schemes - Gulf News

21 January 2017: What you can do to avoid investment scams: expert advice - Gulf News

12 January 2017: Surge in enquiries about transfer of UK pensions overseas - Financial Planning Today

6 January 2017: 12 steps to financial solvency - The National

2016

30 December 2016: Do the maths and start saving to get what you want - The National
23 December 2016: Planning for your children’s future: the gift of financial security - The National
19 December 2016: Brexit implications seen in HMRC’s removal of French and Italian ROP schemes - International Investment

16 December 2016: French and Italians living in UK face pension transfer block - Financial Times
11 December 2016: UAE banks warn customers on new international tax compliance measures - The National
08 December 2016: Innovation and Digitalisation will Drive Next Wave of Economic Growth - MENA Mediavatar
6 December 2016: Global best practice adviser firm of the year 2016 revealed - International Adviser
2 December 2016: Investing at the edge - The National
29 November 2016: UAE insurers ‘seeking more time from regulator’ on indemnity commissions - International Investment
25 November 2016: The importance of life and critical illness cover in the UAE - The National
11 November 2016: The standout mutual funds you should be looking at - The National
30 October 2016: Start saving early for your children's education - Gulf News
28 October 2016: Consider your financial priorities and set targets - The National
9 October 2016: Venture fund helps MENA region tap into expertise of veteran investors - The National
7 October 2016: Looking to transfer your expat pension? - Expat Network
29 September 2016: Qatari investors advised to buy traditional houses in the UK - The Peninsula
22 September 2016: Interview with Sam Instone about financial planning and medical insurance for expats in the UAR - Dubai One TV
10 September 2016: Passive investment is the way to go - The National
30 August 2016: INSIGHT: Market officials urge tightening up of UAE retail wealth market regulation - Thomson Reuters
28 August 2016: What continued low interest rates mean for your finances - The National
22 August 2016: Direct selling in the UAE: How much money can you make? - The National
18 August 2016: Will EU expats have state pensions frozen? - This is Money
18 August 2016: Expats face a 'financial wild west' when it comes to regulation - Citywire
14 August 2016: Era of fintech arrives on UAE investment scene - The National
28 June 2016: AES gets DFSA license, opens new Dubai office - International Adviser
26 June 2016: UAE investors and the hunt for dwindling yield - The National
17 June 2016: UAE expats count the cost after falling into investment trap - The National
4 June 2016: A passive investing approach that maximises returns - Gulf News
2 June 2016: Middle East consumers demand greater transparency from offshore investment firms - Middle East Living
23 May 2016: Why you need an emergency fund in the UAE - Gulf News
23 May 2016: AES International reports 'twelvefold' rise in queries for hidden-commission-revealing service - International Investment
23 May 2016: The great offshore bond debate - International Investment
22 May 2016: Consumer requests for reports showing truth about offshore investments increase twelvefold - Zawya
20 May 2016: Your essential guide to low-cost funds and ETFs - The National
29 April 2016: Top ten financial advisors for expatriate investors - Andrew Hallam
28 April 2016: How AES International (in Dubai) will build you a portfolio of index funds - Andrew Hallam
18 April 2016: Shop around to get most out of credit cards - Gulf News
27 March 2016: Experts warn against vicious cycle of debt in UAE - Gulf News
21 March 2016: Pension Life Helping Expat Victims of Mis-selling Abroad - Shelter Offshore
20 March 2016: Regulating the UAE's financial sector - The National
20 March 2016: UK pension pressure a danger to UAE expats' safe retirement - The National
12 March 2016: GCC investors urged to think long term to generate reasonable returns - Gulf News
10 March 2016: Fee vs commission: which is better? - Gulf news
9 March 2016: AES International bringing transparency to financial advice abroad - Shelter Offshore
25 February 2016: Mifid and Me: changing face of passporting - FT Adviser
25 February 2016: Navigating taxation differences cross-border - FT Adviser
8 January 2016: Financial pitfalls of UAE expatriates returning home - The National
6 January 2016: Investors warned over 'double your cash' scams in Dubai - The National

2015

30 December 2015: Middle East market feels wind of regulatory change - International Adviser
27 December 2015: Are your funds suitable for you? - Times of Malta
5 December 2015: Robot financial advisers to march on the UAE - The National

3 December 2015: Working abroad can prove addictive - Financial Times
1 December 2015: PA ANALYSIS - How to profit from cyber-security, the real 'stress test' - Portfolio Adviser
3 November 2015: Fresh faces: Ashley Owen of AES International - Citywire
27 October 2015: Aberdeen advisers makes switch to Dubai - Citywire
26 October 2015: ‘I lost most of my savings’ – The cost of risky financial advice - Doha News
22 October 2015: Brit expats targets of unregulated schemes - FT Adviser
22 October 2015: Middle East advisers applaud opening of Abu Dhabi free zone - International Adviser
20 October 2015: AILO slates claim int'l life companies complicit in UCIS sales - International Adviser
19 October 2015: Mis-selling fears hamper funds' fintech revolution - Reuters
15 October 2015: Sale of unregulated schemes now 'pandemic' in expat markets - International Adviser
15 October 2015: FCA UCIS ban pushes problem overseas to UK expats - FT Adviser
11 October 2015: Equity investors pour money in European and Japanese stocks - Gulfnews
7 October 2015: Gaps in EU safety net for structured products: ESMA - FT Adviser
7 October 2015: Offshore banking, mortgages and safe and secure investments - Emirates News (video)
2 October 2015: UAE resident faces losing Dh80,000 on investment plan - should he cut his losses? - The National
2 October 2015: UAE expats and offshore banking: All you need to know - The National
30 September 2015: Friends Provident International to exit UK offshore bond market - Fundweb
29 September 2015: Corbyn hope in frozen pensions battle - The Telegraph
26 September 2015: Corbyn boost for campaign on expatiates' frozen pensions - The Herald
22 September 2015: Bernard Ginns: Imagining great cities from a tree house in Yorkshire - The Yorkshire Post
22 September 2015: The refugee crisis could push Europe into recession - The Street
4 September 2015: AES to offer direct investing using either a guided or DIY approach - FT Adviser
2 September 2015: Financial Traps - Benchmark Middle East
28 August 2015: It pays to keep a cool head when stock markets are crashing - The National
2 September 2015: Financial traps - Benchmark
27 August 2015: Pension transfer loophole to close next month - FT Adviser
27 August 2015: Buy on the weakness, or head for the lifeboats - Euroweeklynews
26 August 2015: AES International begins graduate training programme - CCR Magazine
25 August 2015: AES International begins graduate training programme - Automated Trader
24 August 2015: AES offers DIY investment to British expats - Automated Trader
21 August 2015: Expat advice firm launches D2C platform - Money Marketing
20 August 2015: Investors urged to be cautious over foreign financial advice firms - The Move Channel
19 August 2015: Advice firms avoiding UK regulation a threat to investors - Actuarial Post
19 August 2015: AES: Advice firms circumventing UK regulation a threat to investors - Automated Trader
19 August 2015: Pensioners 'vulnerable' to European financial companies - Pensions Age
19 August 2015: AES calls for clarity on UK advice firms using EEA passporting - International Adviser
18 August 2015: Government shuts QROPS public sector transfer loophole - International Adviser
11 August 2015: Pension hope for public sector workers after loophole emerges - The Telegraph
7 August 2015: How UAE expats can protect their retirement nest egg - The National
29 July 2015: AES adds nine new ETFs and Index-Linked Funds - Wealth Adviser
28 July 2015: Warning over 'dodgy' EU financial advice firms setting up shop in the UK - Your Money
28 July 2015: Beware Europe-based financial advisers 'passporting into the UK but operating to much lower standards on charges and disclosure - Mindful Money
22 July 2015: Expats can save without using an IFA: Adviser - FT Adviser
16 July 2015: Why UAE expats fail to save: Consumption, socialising drain savings - Gulfnews
15 July 2015: Expats keep the faith in offshore banks despite poor rewards - The Telegraph
15 July 2015: British expats failing to save - The Move Channel
14 July 2015: Top tips to save money on Eid, holiday travel - Gulfnews
10 July 2015: Greece crisis rattles thousands of expats living there - CNN Money
10 July 2015: HMRC overseas pension list branded 'useless' - FT Adviser
7 July 2015: QROPS crackdown in Australia, and Canada could be next - The Telegraph
2 July 2015: Moving abroad? You may have to pay 55pc tax on your pension - The Telegraph
1 July 2015: HMRC scraps thousands of QROPS from overseas pensions list - International Adviser
1 July 2015: HMRC culls thousands of schemes from overseas pensions list - Money Marketing
1 July 2015: HMRC cuts thousands of overseas schemes from recognised list - Citywire
1 July 2015: Pensioners abroad face steep UK tax charges - Financial Times
23 March 2015: Compare yourself to your peers: AES International - Citywire
19 March 2015: Investors need to ask wealth advisors about charges - Emirates News (video)

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