FAQ

We appreciate that our clients will have different circumstances and will be at various places in the investment cycle. As such, we know that you may be concerned about the minimum that you can invest. For monthly investments, the amount is just $300 and only $20,000 for lump sum policies.

We only invest with recognised investment houses and jurisdictions to provide you with the maximum possible protection. These include HSBC and Blackrock as well as administrations such as the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. We will discuss individual investments with you based on your situation.

Global Expat Solutions charge our clients a fee of 1% of their portfolio. The provider determines the cost for funds, but they start for a little as 0.03% p.a.

Our clients have access to their portfolio online 24-hours a day, 7-days a week from anywhere in the world.

We have some investments which are suitable for just one year, but we would always recommend taking a long-term strategy so over ten years would be our recommendation. Investments can go up as well as down, but the effects are usually balanced out over the long-term.

Our clients are based in over 100 countries around the world, including North and South America, Africa, Asia, Australasia and Europe.

We offer a modern and dynamic approach with our clients utilising the latest technology to take advantage of all cost-efficient opportunities that present themselves. However, we don’t lose the personal touch, and you will be assigned your own advisor who will offer prompt responses to any questions you may have. We also work to the highest ethical standards and have an in-house compliance department who are independently monitored.

Any additional payments into your account or withdrawals from can be arranged online and are usually processed within 72-hours.

Our accounts are available in all major currencies including US Dollars (USD), Euros (EUR), British Pounds (GBP), Australian Dollars (AUD), Norwegian Krones (NOK) and Swiss Francs (CHF). Should you wish to invest in another currency, you can discuss this with your advisor.

The returns that you will get will be dependent on your risk profile and the duration of your investment. Our portfolios have, however, been averaging returns of 8% p.a.

We try to keep the paperwork as straightforward as possible, so it is kept to a minimum. We require:

• A completed online application form
• Proof of your identity such as a passport, a country ID Card or a photo driving license
• Proof of address for the last three months. It can be a bank or credit card statement or a utility bill. Unfortunately, mobile phone bills are not accepted

You can make payments into your account as soon as it has been opened. This can be done via debit or credit card as well as by bank transfers. TransferWise is also accepted for monthly investment. Sadly, WeChat is not taken.