I am a financial consultant in China. I live and work in Shanghai, but regularly travel to other cities in Asia for business. Because expatriates often move from location, I have customers everywhere, from Los Angeles to Shanghai, from London to Hong Kong. Most of my customers are based in Southeast Asia.
I am known for my straightforward Dutch approach in terms of financial advice and also a good eye for the risks associated with investing, and identify the risks of possible investments and insurance. As a financial adviser in China, I sponsor the Dutch Association in Shanghai.
While we are all quick to insure our cars and homes, we often neglect the most important thing of all that need to be insured: ourselves! Imagine that you were to suffer a heart attack which required you to take a prolonged period off work. How would you manage to maintain your lifestyle and meet…
Financial planning to prepare for unexpected and unpleasant situations – such as a premature death – is essential. As a financial planner, I have always known this however there is nothing like having a child to hammer home the point. Having a will written is therefore essential. My wife and I were blessed with our…