Wealthwise: Insights and Strategies for International Banking
Your go-to source for the latest insights and information on how to add value to your life with international banking products and services.
Saving and Investing
Saving and Investing
13 Mar 2026
Why some investors are looking East to balance their portfolios
Saving and Investing
11 Dec 2025
Finding certainty in an uncertain world
If you’ve ever hesitated to make a financial decision because the world felt too uncertain, you’re not alone. When headlines are filled with political standoffs, economic volatility and shifting global alliances, it’s natural to fear how markets are going to react.
Saving and Investing
5 Jun 2025
Why diversify using international Structured Products?
If you’re managing your finances across borders, you already know how challenging it is to stay ahead of volatile currency markets, shifting geopolitics, and fluctuating markets. These aren’t just theoretical risks – they’re part of your everyday financial reality.
Saving and Investing
2 Apr 2025
Diversify your portfolio with international structured products
If you live in a country with a weak currency, then you would probably see the sense in taking money offshore to store and invest in a major currency. The overriding benefit of this move is that your international buying power won’t be eroded because your currency is devaluing against the likes of the US dollar, pound sterling or euro.
Managing Your Money
Managing your money
19 Dec 2023
Spring-clean your finances for the new year
Spring-cleaning is a task that few of us savour, even though we realise it’s a necessary ritual. The benefits of a clean and decluttered home are obvious and can be appreciated by the whole household because of the more wholesome living experience you’ve created.
Managing your money
27 Sep 2023
3 creative ways to use your international debit card
When considering the merits of an international bank account, decisions are often based on the unique features and lifestyle benefits that are packaged with your offshore account. What is often overlooked, however, is the convenience and flexibility you gain from being able to wield a globally-accepted debit card.
Managing your money
28 Aug 2023
When traditional and fintech banking meet
In a world where speed of access is paramount, fintech banking solutions have attracted new generations of customers. But as regulatory requirements increase, easy access is giving way to unexpected hurdles down the line when regulators come calling.
Travelling & Relocation
International Banking 101
International banking 101
9 Feb 2026
Why expertise matters more than ever in offshore banking
International banking 101
30 Jul 2025
5 things to know about expat banking
For expats living and working abroad, managing your finances across countries can feel like second nature. You’ve got your offshore bank accounts, you make the occasional transfer, and maybe you even hold funds in more than one currency.
International banking 101
30 Jan 2025
The Value of the Human Touch in a Digital Era:
Embracing Technology without Losing Connection
International banking 101
28 Nov 2024
What is offshore banking?
If you’re reading this article, then you’re probably exploring your options while deciding which offshore bank account to open. Fortunately, your financial options have broadened and become more accessible as the world has become more globalised and inter-connected.
Estate & Succession Planning
Estate & Succession Planning
3 Feb 2026
Evolving Wealth Structures: Key Insights from STEP Johannesburg Roundtable
On 17 October 2025, STEP Johannesburg, Standard Bank, and Jersey Finance jointly held a roundtable discussion in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The event brought together 18 professionals from the legal, accounting, investment, and fiduciary sectors to participate in an open and lively debate on current trends shaping fiduciary and legacy planning in South Africa and across the continent.
Estate & Succession Planning
31 Jan 2025
A question of capacity
With incapacity issues on the rise, what can trustees do to mitigate against, and manage the impact of, a settlor or other key person's incapacity (and the possibility of undue influence) on existing and new trust structures? This article considers some scenarios that a trustee may face in this context along with guidance provided by case law and offers some practical suggestions.
Reporting to society
