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Your Gateway to Worldwide Investing : A Global Investment Account (GIA) is an investment account designed for internationally mobile individuals and expats. It allows you to invest across countries and currencies all in one place. These accounts are typically offered by regulated platforms and let you manage a diverse investment portfolio from wherever you are in the world.

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Why Use One?

Invest globally in stocks, funds, bonds, ETFs, and more
Hold multiple currencies like USD, GBP, EUR, AUD, CHF, and HKD
Combine DIY investing with optional professional advice
Stay flexible with no residency requirement

Key Benefits

1. Regulated and Secure

Most platforms are overseen by well-known regulators (like the UK’s FCA), giving you peace of mind. They also use modern cybersecurity like encryption and two-factor authentication.

2. Wide Range of Investments

You can access thousands of global funds, ETFs, and other assets. Some platforms let you trade across over 150 stock exchanges around the world.

3. Advisory Options to Suit Your Needs

Whether you want to manage your own investments or work with a financial adviser, these accounts can support both. Services are usually tiered — from basic support for smaller accounts to private wealth management for larger portfolios.

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Living Abroad: What About ISAs?

If you’re living outside the UK, here’s what you need to know about ISAs (Individual Savings Accounts):

You cannot open a new ISA once you become a non-UK resident.
If you already have one, you can keep the account open, but you can’t make new contributions while you’re abroad.
You’ll still enjoy UK tax-free growth within your ISA but this doesn’t always apply in your country of residence. Local tax authorities may still tax your ISA gains or income.

For these reasons, many expats find ISAs less useful once they’ve moved abroad, especially if they’re no longer eligible to contribute.

That’s where a Global Investment Account becomes essential — it offers the flexibility and access you need, without the residency restrictions of an ISA.

Best Practices to Look For

Global Access + Local Compliance
Look for a platform that combines international reach with regulation suited to your
home or host country.

Easy-to-Use Dashboard
Choose one with a clean, modern interface ideally with tools for tracking performance,
goal setting, and ESG (sustainability) scoring.

Flexible Support Models
Whether you prefer to manage things yourself or want help from a professional, the best
platforms let you choose and adjust over time.

Summary: What to Look for in a Great Platform

Strong regulatory backing and global reach
Access to a wide range of investments
Multi-currency accounts
Transparent, fair pricing
The right level of support for your needs

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Your Next Steps

01

Think about how involved you want to be (self-managed or adviser-supported)

02

Compare platforms on cost, access, and ease of use

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Check how your country of residence may affect taxes especially on old UK accounts like ISAs

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Start building your global investment strategy today

Final Thoughts

If you’re an expat or international investor, a Global Investment Account gives you flexibility, transparency, and control — all within a secure, regulated environment.

Whether you’re investing for growth, income, or future retirement, it’s a powerful solution for managing your money across borders.

And while ISAs remain a great tool for UK residents, once you’ve moved abroad, a GIA often becomes the best way to continue building your portfolio in a way that aligns with your new lifestyle and local tax rules.