For more than 16 years, Chartered Financial Planner Ross Naylor has worked with AES International, helping British expats make smarter cross-border financial decisions. In this article, Ross shares his personal experience inside the firm — what makes AES different, how their client-first approach works in practice, and why long-term relationships are at the heart of great financial advice.
When it comes to expat investing, the array of options available can be both exciting and overwhelming. Among the plethora of investment vehicles, structured notes have gained considerable attention. But what exactly are structured notes, and more importantly, should you consider investing in them? Let’s dive in.
Historically, expat investment advice has been characterised by the focus on the sale of a financial product, e.g. a pension plan or an investment fund. While products are, obviously, a necessary feature of a wider holistic financial planning strategy, good quality expat investment and retirement advice encompasses much more than simply selling products.

