Patricia Smith

I focus predominantly on the financial industry of the UK, despite living in Shanghai. I have been a finance commentator for 18 years now and have an MBA from the London School of Economics. I have contributed to Asian publications such including Guangming Daily, International Business Ties and Beijing Daily. In my private time I cook wonderful meals for my husband who appreciates my efforts.

Health Cover Is A Fat Lot Of Good For Obese Expats

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Health Cover Is A Fat Lot Of Good For Obese Expats

Health insurance policies are a fat lot of good to people in the UAE who may be obese since insurers have begun clamping down on claims if they think the claimant contributed to their own poor health. This growing issue is also affecting expats living and working in the United Arab Emirates who are also, … Read more

Harlequin Settles Legal Challenge Out Of Court

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Harlequin Property Group has won a legal battle to stay in business after a court threw out a bid by a group of investors to freeze the firm’s assets. Six investors were behind a challenge in London’s High Court to have £500,000 they had invested in Harlequin’s Buccament Bay Resort, Barbados, returned. Though the court … Read more