When life gets a little out of hand, we might say that things are blowing up! Sometimes it comes out of the blue, and other times we can see it coming, but generally, when we look back at how events unfolded, there were signs of a crisis looming. Inflation is much the same; it’s happening...Continue reading
In recent years our cellphone and mobile device usage has increased significantly. In a recent Irish survey, it was found that the average smartphone user picks up their device more than 50 times per day; a third of people check their phone within five minutes of waking up and 70% within the first 30 minutes....
When considering a move to France, tax planning is not usually at the forefront of one’s mind. For most, it’s one of the last things they look into over the more pressing concerns of opening a bank account, finding a property, buying a car, etc. However, it should be one of the first things you...Continue reading
Individuals and businesses around the world experience various cycles associated with health, work and many other day-to-day occurrences. Investors aren’t any different, and many are currently going through a very tough period within the investor cycle, experiencing financial loss with their investments as the Coronavirus pandemic has turned into a major economic downturn. This is...Continue reading
U.K. State Pension. With the U.K. government’s ‘triple-lock’ commitment, the State Pension is currently increased each year by whichever is highest of inflation or 2.5% or average earnings. This means those on the older State Pension will see a 3.9% rise, from £129.20 to £134.25 per week (£262.60 extra a year). Lifetime allowance (LTA). This...
Northern Cross Wealth Management are proud to announce that we have been awarded the Masthead FAIS Compliant Seal for 2019. This is the third consecutive year we have been awarded the Seal, which provides our clients with peace of mind knowing we maintain the highest standards of compliance. This seal is awarded to firms who are...Continue reading
Northern Cross was proud to be associated with the DARG balls golf day at Clovelly Country Club on the 31st October 2019. The event raised a total of R145,000 which is a fantastic achievement from everyone involved. DARG BALLS 5th Annual Tournament was in full swing. It was a fine day to be on the golf...Continue reading
Last weekend Northern Cross sponsored the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club 2019 Jamboree @RREC.SA. The Owners Club for Rolls-Royce and Bentley showcased their classic cars at Kelvin Grove Country Club. Here are our favourite pictures of the day.
As the saying goes, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now”. The same can be said for South Africans investing overseas. When it comes to investing off-shore, the misconception is that there is no real benefit of investing abroad or that it just serves to complicate...Continue reading
Do you think you are a smart investor? Specific: What exactly do you expect from your investments? For example, when do you intend on starting to invest and when would you like to end? Do you have specific goals in mind for a particular investment amount that you would like to reach? Measurable: How do...Continue reading
Beyond the obvious benefits that come from diversifying your investment portfolio to include international properties, one needs to ask, “why would a South African want to invest in the international property market ?” South Africa’s economy has fallen considerably in recent years. What was once a highly prosperous economy in the first decade of this...Continue reading
With U.K. Inheritance Tax receipts hitting a whopping £4.8bn in the 2016/17 tax year, Domicile is a hot topic for British Expats all over the world. Domi-what I hear you say… Domicile. noun. 1.The country that a person treats as their permanent home. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, DOMICILE is defined as “the country that a person...Continue reading