Nyasha Chikanya - Holborn

08/09/2026

Living as an expat comes with a hidden challenge: tax laws that vary wildly from country to country. Get it wrong, and it can complicate the wealth you're working hard to build abroad.

The fix? Professional advice tailored to your situation, your country, and your goals. Tax breaks exist, but they're rarely one-size-fits-all: https://bit.ly/HolbornFinancialReview

07/09/2026

You moved. Did your financial plan? Moving to South Africa changes more than your address.

Your pension may still be in the UK. Your investments may be offshore. Your income could be in pounds while much of your spending is in rands. Yet many expats are still following a financial plan built for the life they left behind. That’s where specialist expat advice matters.

I help expats look at their wealth as a whole, across countries, currencies, investments and retirement plans.

Your money crosses borders. Your advice should too. For an obligation-free appointment with me, click here: https://bit.ly/HolbornFinancialReview

03/09/2026

Some goals take years, not days. Your financial future is one of them.
Let's get you on track, wherever in the world you're based. 🌍

02/09/2026

“I look forward to the next quarterly review of my portfolio.” That line stood out to me. Financial advice shouldn’t be a once-off meeting followed by years of silence. Markets change. Your circumstances change. Your goals change. And your financial plan needs to keep up.

That’s why regular reviews and open conversations are such an important part of the relationship we build with our clients. Regular reviews are about more than checking numbers on a page. They’re a chance to talk, reassess, ask questions and make sure your financial plan continues to work for you.

And when clients actually look forward to those conversations, we know we’re doing something right.

01/09/2026

Moving abroad with a UK ISA? There’s one rule many expats miss. Your ISA may be tax-free in the UK.

That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s tax-free in the country you move to. Once you become non-UK resident, you generally can’t make new ISA contributions. You can keep your existing ISA and it remains sheltered from UK tax, but your new country may tax the interest, dividends or gains within it.

That can come as an unwelcome surprise. If you’re moving to South Africa, already living here, or planning a return to the UK, it’s worth reviewing your ISA as part of your wider financial plan rather than assuming the UK rules travel with you.

A move across borders can change the rules around your money too. Read the full article by clicking here - https://holbornassets.com/blog/your-isa-and-moving-abroad/

Moving abroad changes how your ISA works. You can't pay in, and your new country may tax it. Here's the full picture and what the 2027 ISA change means.

27/08/2026

When markets become uncertain, investors often start looking for stability. That is one of the reasons gold has remained relevant for generations.

Gold is not about chasing trends or short-term headlines. It has historically been viewed as a store of value during periods of volatility, inflation and global uncertainty. For many investors, it forms part of a broader diversification strategy alongside equities, property, offshore assets and other investments.

The key is understanding where assets like gold fit within an overall long-term financial plan, rather than reacting emotionally to market noise. In uncertain times, diversification matters more than ever.

Read the full article here: https://holbornassets.co.za/blog/why-gold-is-a-good-investment-in-volatile-markets/

26/08/2026

A second passport or residency option is not about abandoning where you live. For many families, it is simply about creating flexibility.

Access to education.
Ease of travel.
Future work opportunities.
Healthcare options.
Political and economic diversification.

The world has changed. More people are thinking internationally about their future. And increasingly, wealth planning forms part of that conversation.

25/08/2026

Two people can earn exactly the same income and need completely different financial strategies.

Family responsibilities, business interests, retirement goals and lifestyle all shape the advice they need.

Your financial plan should reflect your life, not someone else's.

20/08/2026

Financial planning isn’t about predicting the future. It’s about building resilience. Markets will change. Interest rates will change. Governments will change.

Your financial plan shouldn’t depend on getting those predictions right. Instead, it should be flexible enough to adapt.

The clients who sleep best at night aren’t necessarily those with the highest returns.

They’re the ones with a clear strategy, regular reviews and confidence that their finances are built for the long term. That’s what real wealth protection looks like.

If you’d like to review your own financial strategy, I’d be happy to help 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/HolbornFinancialReview

19/08/2026

Do you actually know where your pension is? It’s a simple question.

But for many people, the answer isn’t as straightforward as they think.

Knowing the name of your pension provider isn’t the same as understanding how your retirement savings are invested, whether they’re performing as they should, or if they’re still aligned with your long-term goals.

Your pension is likely to be one of the biggest assets you’ll ever own.

It deserves more than an annual statement. In this webinar, I explore some of the questions everyone should be asking about their pension, why they matter, and how small changes today could make a significant difference in the future.

🎥 Watch the webinar here: https://youtu.be/2N7Xe–OWlI?si=bpjF0ODKkccDiMoW

If you’d like to discuss your own pension or retirement plans, I’d be happy to help.

👉🏼 Book a confidential financial review: https://bit.ly/HolbornFinancialReview