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    HOW TO MAKE YOUR

    RETIREMENTRETIREMENTWORRIESWORRIES

    DISAPPEARDISAPPEAR

    A publication by

    HOW TO MAKE YOUR

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    CONTENTS

    What this means for you

     Set goals, plan and take action

    Case study: Wendy Lee

    What’s next?  

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    WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

    Life as an expatriate woman can be exhausting.

    Between work, looking after the children, keeping up with friends and thesocial commitments of your and your husband’s job, it can be easy to let somethings slide by.

    Unfortunately, financial planning – particularly retirement planning –  is oftenone of those things.

    The trouble is, not making proper provision for your retirement can havedevastating consequences later on.

    All too often, people approach us for advice when it is too late. We then have todeliver the dreadful news that they can’t afford the home they want, that theywill have to keep working for another five or even ten years and that theysimply won’t be able to enjoy anywhere near the same quality of life they haveat the moment.

    And it all comes down to a lack of planning.

    However, it’s not too late for you to get your retirement plans on track. Bytaking action now, you will be making a positive step towards securing thefuture you and your family deserve.

    With this guide, we aim to provide you withthe information you need to start to assess yourcurrent financial situation and, hopefully, to

    make more informed decisions about whatnext steps you need to take.

    Rebecca SteeleAES International

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    SET GOALS, PLANAND TAKE ACTION

    This may sound obvious, but the first thing you need to do is understand whatyou want in later life. Not just sunny beaches, endless holidays and Piña Coladaon tap, but a practical consideration of how much money you will require forliving expenses and luxuries and whether you need to put additional moneyaside for your children.

    To do this, we suggest you write a list of your main priorities and goals.

    Once you have worked out what your priorities and goals are for retirement,you will be in a better position to decide how you will reach those goals.

    To help explain this process, we have put together a fictional case study of a“Mrs Wendy Lee and family” whose own priorities and goals may ring true withyou.

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    MEETWENDY LEE & FAMILY

    Wendy Lee is a 40 year old British expatriate. She lives in Dubai and is married

    to an oil worker called Jack who earns a salary of $150,000 per year.

    Wendy is largely based at home –  doing part-time consultancy work with acompany she used to work for in London and also looking after her twochildren, John and Jane, aged six and eight. Wendy’s consultancy work earns heraround $30,000 per year, covering some of their household bills, including thecost of a housemaid.

    Wendy, Jack and their children live a comfortable lifestyle, enjoying at least

    three foreign holidays per year, two nice cars and sufficient income to do thethings they want as a family. They currently rent their home in Dubai, but own aproperty back in the UK.

     Jack is 45 and they both want to fully retire in 15 years when he reaches 60.

    Jack Wendy JaneJohn

     Joint annual incomeof $180,000 (inc. Jack’s salary of$150,000 and$30,000 from

    Wendy’s consultancy

    work)

    Existing savings of$200,000

    $100,000 in twopersonal pension

    schemes (which havebeen left dormant

    for almost five years)

    Outstanding mortgageof $180,000 on UK

    property, with 10 yearsrepayment remaining

    and annual interest of2%. This property iscurrently not being

    rented out as the familypays regular visits to

    the UK.

    CURRENT FINANCIAL SITUATION

    THE LEEs

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    WENDY & JACK ’SRETIREMENT GOALS:

    To retire in15 years’ time

    To enjoy a similarlifestyle as they do

    currently, with anincome of around$60,000 per year

    To continue to payfor their children’s

    education – university fees ofaround $80,000

    Downsize/move tocheaper accommodation To have regularforeign holidays

    To have repaid themortgage on their

    UK property whichwill then provide a

    rental income

    Rent of $50,000per year

    Mortgage ofaround $20,000

    per year

    Householdexpenses

    of $35,000

    School feesof $10,000

    per year

    Holidays andother expenses of

    $25,000

    CURRENT ANNUAL OUTGOINGS OFAROUND $140,000, WHICH INCLUDES:

    WHAT THEY HAVE (after expenses)

    Around $40,000 leftto save and invest each year

    Existing savings of

    $200,000

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    CASHFLOW MODELLING

    Note: For simplicity, we've kept all numbers in current values, but they would be

    greater if inflation were taken into account.

    The starting point for the Lees was to seek professional financial advice. Theadviser was able to help the Lees work through their aspirations and to buildan actionable, realistic savings and investment plan to make their dreams areality.

    One of the ways a professional financial adviser will help their clients reachtheir goals is through a process known as cashflow modelling.

    As well as helping you plan for retirement, professional cashflow modelling hasmany benefits.

    Here’s what we expect a good cashflow model to do:

    Produce a clear and detailed summary of your financial arrangements

    Define your family’s ambitions for retirement and the future 

    Produce an analysis of your personal expenditure planning assumptions,balancing your cash inflows and your desired cash outflows

    Plan to minimise your tax liabilities

    Estimate future cash flow on realistic assumptions

    Develop an investment strategy for your capital and surplus incomealigned with your tolerance to risk, flexibility and accessibility withwhich you are comfortable

    Make you aware of the tax issues which are likely to arise on your deathand that of your partner

    Work towards achieving and maintaining financial independence

    Ensure adequate provision is made for the financial consequences of thedeath or disablement of you or your partner

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    Here’s an example of what a cashflow model report would look like for the Lees

    if they left their money in cash and did not invest.

    As seen on the summary of cash flow process, the Lees will run out of moneywhen Jack is 72 and Wendy is 68 and will start incurring debt. This assumesthat inflation is at 0%, their income doesn’t grow with inflation and no future

    property or other purchases are made.

    Summary of cash flow process

    Total Expected Income Lifestyle Shortfall for YearNet outgoing payments from Cash flow

    Net worth

    2041The Lees will

    run out of money

    2029Retirement

    2041Their net worth

    becomes negative

    2029Retirement

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    ACTIONS

    After seeking expert financial advice from their professional, fee-basedfinancial adviser, Wendy and Jack have taken three immediate actions to ensurethey achieve the retirement they want:

    Action 1: Structure their existing pension

    Action 2: Open an offshore private bank account

    Action 3: Invest their money through their offshore

    private bank account

    ACTION 1: STRUCTURE THEIR EXISTING PENSION

    Wendy and Jack are to revitalise their two existing pension schemes, jointlyworth $100,000, by investing them into high quality investment funds.

    Specifically, we would recommend the Lees invest in a portfolio of equity-focused funds, as this asset class is more likely to deliver them the desiredreturns over the next 15 years.

    The portfolio will also benefit from the impact of compounding. Dubbed the"eight wonder of the world" by Albert Einstein, compounding is simply whereeach year’s interest is reinvested into the portfolio, therefore having a positivecumulative effect on the portfolio over time.

    They have also been advised to transfer the two schemes into one product inorder to reduce costs. The two options they are given are to transfer into eithera Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) or a Qualifying Recognised OverseasPension Scheme (QROPS).

    As the existing schemes are UK-based pensions, they must remain within aspecific pension scheme (they can’t just be taken in cash or transferred to abank account) until the respective beneficiary reaches at least age 55.

    The Lees have decided to transfer their pensions into one Joint SIPP and havebought a portfolio of funds which are targeting a return of around 6% per year,after fees and other costs.

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    Goal: Additional funding for retirement, heldwithin Joint SIPP

    Target return: 6% 

    Initial investment: $100,000 

    Forecast value after 15 years: $239,655

    Pension Portfolio 

    85%Equity

    10%Fixed

    Interest5%

    Cash

    Wendy ’s pension

     Jack’s pension  Joint SIPP Portfolio of funds, with 6% pa returnTotal: $100,000

    Invest in

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    ACTION 2: OPEN AN OFFSHORE PRIVATE BANK ACCOUNT

    As well as the significant banking benefits of using an offshore bank account,and the peace of mind that comes from banking in a reputable, third-partyjurisdiction, Wendy and Jack will also gain access to a range of investmentservices at low cost, meaning they can begin to invest their cash efficiently.

    Offshorebank account

    Investmentplatform

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    ACTION 3: INVEST THEIR MONEY THROUGH THEIR

    OFFSHORE PRIVATE BANK ACCOUNTInvest using their existing savings of $200,000. We would suggest they build atleast two investment portfolios:

    1. $70,000 for university fees

    2. $130,000 for retirement

    University portfolio 

    Allocate $70,000 from their savings. This portfolio would be designed toprotect capital, while also growing ahead of inflation.

    As this capital is not required for at least 10 years, to prevent the value of themoney being eroded by inflation, we would recommend the Lees initially investin a medium to high risk portfolio. They could decrease the risk in the portfolio

    as they get closer to the point at which the cash is needed.

    Goal: Protect capital and grow in line with orahead of inflation

    Required return: 5% per annum

    Initial investment: $70,000 over 10 years 

    Forecast value after 10 years: $114,022

    15%Fixed

    Interest

    5%Property

    5%Cash

    75%

    Equity

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    Retirement Portfolio

    Using the remaining $130,000 from their savings, this account would initially

    be more aggressive, containing around 95% equities. Just like ourrecommendation in their pension portfolio, we would advise the Lees invest ina portfolio of equity-focused funds, as this asset class is more likely to deliverthem the desired returns over the next 15 years, when the funds will first beaccessed.

    This would be topped up with $30,000 of the $40,000 left over each yearfollowing expenses. The other $10,000 would be placed into a cash account asemergency funds.

    The amount they invest into this portfolio could be increased after 10 yearsafter their mortgage has been paid off and other expenses decrease, if theywish.

    They can also start renting out their UK property, generating an income of$20,000 per year, which could be used to top up their investment each year.

    $30,000

    to be investedas top up each year

    $10,000

    in cash accountas emergency funds

    $130,000initial investment

    from savings

    $40,000cash each year

    (income less expenses)

    broken up into $20,000

    from rental incometo be invested astop up each year

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    Goal: Retire in 15 years with annual income of at least$80,000 per year for 30 years

    Target return: 6% 

    Initial investment: $130,000 

    Annual investment: $20,000 from rental incomeSavings from regular income:• $30,000 for the first 10 years•

    $50,000 for the last 5 years (the Lees save anextra $20,000 after paying off their mortgagein year 10) 

    Forecast value after 15 years: $1,588,092

    85%Equity

    10%Fixed

    Interest

    5%Cash

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    OUTCOMES

    Having consulted with a qualified financial planner and having been givenadvice on the immediate actions they need to take to put their retirement on

    track, the Lees are now in a much better financial position than if they just lefttheir money in cash.

    By investing their money, being conscientious about saving and with the addedbenefit of compounding, the Lees have built a portfolio which will supportthem through their retirement.

    They took control of their pensions, consolidating them into a joint SIPP

    and growing over 15 years from $100,000 to $239,655

    From an initial investment of $130,000, and topping up with $50,000 forthe first 10 years and $70,000 for the last five years, they built retirement

    savings of $1.59m by investing into a portfolio specifically designed togrow their capital. With their pension savings, their total retirement

    savings are almost $1.83m.

    They also have a $150,000  cash “buffer” from their emergency funds,

    which could be used to purchase a retirement home if desired.

    Additional savings of $114,022 will cover their children’s  universityfees.

    Because the Lees acted early and started putting their money to work, theyshould meet all of their retirement goals. If they continue to keep their moneyinvested during their retirement, they could continue to grow and protect someof their capital, while drawing an income, meaning they should be able to pass

    some of their wealth on to their children when they die.

    $1.83 millionretirement savings$150,000cash savings $114,022education savings 

    What they get after 15 years:

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    Get your freecashflow report

    What’s next? 

    There are of course many additional concerns and desires you probably have

    around your money which we haven’t discussed in this guide. We know you arelikely to want to leave an inheritance to your children in a tax efficient way andthat you will have questions around how you should invest your money toachieve the best outcomes.

    Retirement saving, estate planning and investing are areas of personal financewhich can require expert financial advice. This guide is simply aimed at guidingyou towards the most efficient way for you and your family to accumulatewealth while living as an expatriate –  if you have more detailed questions,

    please get in touch and we can help.

    One piece of advice we can give, regardless of your circumstances, is that it iscritical to get a plan in place, and to execute the plan, as early as possible. Thelonger your investments have to work for you, the more likely that they willmeet your objectives.

    We feel so passionately that professional financial advice from a qualifiedexpert can add real value to your retirement that we are offering a free

    cashflow report to anyone who requests one within 30 days of downloadingthis guide.

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