Expat Money Matters - Episodes Tagged with “Uk Tax”

Weekly Market Update 08/07/2026

Chase Buchanan — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0100

In this episode of the Weekly Market Update, we look beyond the summer distractions and examine the structural changes quietly reshaping the cross-border financial landscape.

We cover the potential UK tax direction under the expected political transition, including Capital Gains Tax and property tax considerations, as well as the impact of geopolitical developments around the Strait of Hormuz on inflation and global supply chains.

We also discuss the tightening regulatory environment for US-connected persons, the growing impact of FATCA and SEC compliance on UK retail investment platforms, and why forced liquidations may create complex tax consequences.

Across Europe, we look at Cyprus’s new electronic rent payment rules, Portugal’s IFICI regime and the ongoing NHR exit-planning challenge, plus France’s proposed luxury tax measures targeting yachts and motorboats.

For expatriates, internationally mobile families and cross-border investors, the key message is clear: financial planning now requires greater jurisdictional precision than ever before.

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Weekly Market Update 10/06/2026

Chase Buchanan — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0100

In this week’s update, we examine both sides of the debate around the recent equity market rally. Strong fundamentals continue to support many of the market’s leading companies, but rich valuations, concentrated technology exposure, rising call option activity and bubble-like conditions in parts of the semiconductor sector are creating potential warning signs.

We also look at the liquidity pressures that could affect markets, from cautious technology earnings guidance and major AI infrastructure spending to the record IPO pipeline. Alongside this, global macro pressures are building, with energy markets reacting to Middle East uncertainty, stronger-than-expected US employment data influencing monetary policy expectations, and the European Central Bank facing another important rate decision.

For expatriates and globally mobile families, the episode focuses on the practical implications of these shifts. We discuss currency pressure for British expats, additional complexity for US Connected Persons, sector rotation in equity markets, and important cross-border fiscal updates, including Non-Resident Capital Gains Tax, the temporary non-residence trap, changes to pension top-ups and State Pension triple lock realities.

The episode closes with a reminder that passive global trackers may leave investors heavily exposed to concentrated technology hubs, while active structural management can help navigate changing local and global rules.

Weekly Market Update 15/04/2026

Chase Buchanan — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:15:00 +0100

This week on Expat Money Matters, we unpack the financial fallout from the latest Middle East escalation and what it means for your money. With the Strait of Hormuz severely disrupted, energy markets have reacted sharply, Brent crude has surpassed $120 per barrel, and inflationary pressure is rippling across the global economy. We cover what this means for central bank policy in the US and UK, why interest rates may stay higher for longer, and how frozen tax thresholds and changes to capital and inheritance planning are affecting those with UK-linked wealth. We also look at the shifting landscape for expatriates, including tightening European residency routes, rising UK immigration fees, and the growing appeal of alternative hubs like the UAE and Thailand. If you are globally mobile, now is the time to make sure your financial strategy is proactive, structured, and regularly reviewed.