One-way ticket: What you need to know about advising overseas

Advice for the adviser who is upping sticks and moving abroad

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There are many international opportunities for advisers, but what questions should be asked before considering relocation? Nicola Brittain takes a look

Unsurprisingly, British advisers looking to relocate are not so different from the rest of the general expat community.  According to IFAMatch chief executive Brian Cosgrove, they are likely to consider three things: the weather, the community, and how comfortable they will be with the food and the culture in any one country. In addition to this, however, an adviser considering working abroad will need to look at which locations are most viable financially. So, which are the most promising currently and how should an adviser investigate a territory they have interest in? Cosgrav...

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