The Expat Edge

BoE June 2026: British Expat Pension Action Before the Rate Decision

BoE June 2026: British Expat Pension Action Before the Rate Decision

Published on: 09/05/2026

UK CPI hit 3.3% and the BoE's June 18 decision is live. British expats with GBP pension drawdown plans need to review real-return assumptions now.

UK 30-Year Gilt Yields Hit 5.78%: The DB Pension Window British Expats Must Act On

UK 30-Year Gilt Yields Hit 5.78%: The DB Pension Window British Expats Must Act On

Published on: 06/05/2026

UK 30-year gilt yields hit a 28-year high at 5.78%. For British expats with DB pensions, rising gilt yields are compressing CETV values in real time. Here is what to do now.

UK 30-Year Gilt Yields Hit 5.78%: The DB Pension Window British Expats Must Act On

UK 30-Year Gilt Yields Hit 5.78%: The DB Pension Window British Expats Must Act On

Published on: 06/05/2026

UK 30-year gilt yields hit a 28-year high at 5.78%. For British expats with DB pensions, rising gilt yields are compressing CETV values in real time. Here is what to do now.

Fed Holds Again: The UK DB Pension Window British Expats Must Act On

Fed Holds Again: The UK DB Pension Window British Expats Must Act On

Published on: 29/04/2026

The Fed's third consecutive hold at 3.50-3.75% and GBP at 1.3526 open a rare UK DB pension transfer window. Here is how long it may last and what to do.

Oil at $103: The UK DB Pension CETV Window Expats Must Not Miss

Oil at $103: The UK DB Pension CETV Window Expats Must Not Miss

Published on: 24/04/2026

Brent at $103.67 is inflating CETV values for British expats in oil-sector DB schemes. The transfer window is open now — here is what to do.