Category: International Finance

If you are based in the UK and need to sell US shares, the process boils down to where those shares are currently held. Option 1 - They Are Already In A UK Broker Account... Click here to read the full artcle

If you have ever tried selling shares, transferring securities, or settling an estate involving US investments, you may have run into an unfamiliar requirement: a Medallion Signature Guarantee. More Than a Standard Notary Most people... Click here to read the full artcle

Think of an NFT as a digital certificate of ownership for things like artwork, videos, or music. The twist is that the token itself is just encrypted data on a public blockchain, while the actual... Click here to read the full artcle

Deciding how to grow your money is a deeply personal choice. The right route depends entirely on your financial goals, how much spare time you have, and how much risk you're willing to take to... Click here to read the full artcle

When you start digging into how public companies manage their shares, the financial jargon can quickly get confusing. Many financial institutions, including commercial banks and trust companies, regularly step in to act as transfer agents... Click here to read the full artcle

Alongside the emotional impact, the death of a loved one can raise complex questions around inheritance and probate. Inheriting property from a loved one can be difficult, particularly if they were not citizens or long-term... Click here to read the full artcle

Thanks to the internet, it’s now easier than ever to invest at a lower cost. Today, individual investors can access everything from international stocks to CFDs and Forex at relatively low cost. But just because... Click here to read the full artcle

It's normal to wonder what might happen to your ISA, your pension, or that well-constructed stock portfolio when you read headlines about conflict between the United States and Iran.  Financial markets tend to react strongly... Click here to read the full artcle

Legal entities that conduct financial transactions are uniquely identified by their 20-character alphanumeric Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). The LEI is structured in accordance with ISO 17442, the international standard developed by the International Organisation for... Click here to read the full artcle

For the last year or two, AI has been the magic word. But as we move through February 2026, the honeymoon phase is officially over. The US stock market is currently undergoing what analysts are... Click here to read the full artcle

If you are attempting to sell or transfer shares in a US or Canadian corporation, you have likely been advised that you need a Medallion Signature Guarantee. However, most people are unaware that a Medallion... Click here to read the full artcle

Think of a credit rating as a giant report card for a country. Just like you have a personal credit score that tells banks if you’re likely to pay back a car loan, countries have... Click here to read the full artcle

A Medallion Signature Guarantee is a certification stamp that guarantees a signature, allowing the transfer of assets. Parties usually require a Medallion Signature Guarantee when an owner wishes to sell or transfer securities held in... Click here to read the full artcle

It makes sense to start looking ahead as 2025 draws to a close to see what our portfolios will look like in 2026. If the "AI awakening" occurred in 2024 and the "higher-for-longer" interest rate... Click here to read the full artcle

As the year ends and the holidays begin, it’s natural to start to wind down, but the stock market doesn't. Unique trading patterns, tax-related techniques, fluctuating investor attitude, and limited liquidity make the end of... Click here to read the full artcle

When transferring or selling U.S. securities, the Medallion Signature Guarantee (MSG), an official seal created to stop fraudulent transactions, must be used. Another name for it is a Medallion Guarantee or a Gold Medallion Guarantee.... Click here to read the full artcle

There is no getting away from that fact that innovation and technology are shifting consumer demands in all industries. The investing industry is no different, and it has changed to provide investors more control over... Click here to read the full artcle

Given that the US stock market accounts for more than half of global market value and that foreign investors are subject to additional regulations when selling shares on the US market, investing in securities can... Click here to read the full artcle