Why British expats in

Why British expats in France should review their finances post Brexit Following the UK’s departure from the European Union in 2021, Jennie Poate, head of operations at Beacon Global Wealth, financial advisors for expats in France, advises on changes that may affect some people. How has Brexit affected banking and finance services for expats in France? There have been occasions where UK financial institutions have changed how they treat clients who live outside of the UK and companies. For instance some banks notifying clients that they can no longer hold accounts, and The changes brought about by Brexit mean that some companies no longer have a European licence for financial and insurance services. Essentially they are no longer able to support offshore clients. Even the big banks such as Barclays have been in the headlines for sending letters saying they will close bank accounts for non-residents. This caused causing concern and upset for many people. There are though on line bank accounts which offer multicurrency accounts which may provide a simple solution for those who are tech savvy and want to maintain a sterling account – those with pension income for example. (Ed’s note: for instance Revolut and Transferwise). Pensions post Brexit for expats in France Some Brits with pensions in the UK are having issues, for instance Aviva not allowing online access for clients. When it comes to pensions that are in drawdown or not yet in payment, a France-based advisor who is qualified to advise on both the UK and French finances can help you asses your current arrangements and compare alternatives which might hold greater flexibility. If you would like a no-obligation, free consultation, contact Jennie Poate, head of operations at Beacon Global Wealth. beaconglobalwealth.com jennie @ bgwealthmanagement.net Please be aware that Beacon Global Wealth management are not tax advisors or accountants. The information on these pages based on current regulations is intended only as an introduction only and is not designed to offer solutions or advice. Beacon Global Wealth management are not tax advisors or accountants. Beacon Global Wealth Management can accept no responsibility whatsoever for losses incurred by acting on the information on this page. The financial advisers trading under Beacon Wealth Management are members of Nexus Global (IFA Network). Nexus Global is a division within Blacktower Financial Management (International) Limited (BFMI). All approved individual members of Nexus Global are Appointed Representatives of BFMI. BFMI is licenced and regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission and bound by their rules under licence number FSC00805B