# James Griffith

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What’s on and off the table at Trump and Xi’s meeting

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Washington this week for his first official state visit to the U.S. in 11 years. A lot has changed since then – China has become one of the world’s most dominant countries, while U.S. President Donald Trump has drastically altered global relationships with his tra…

Canberra politics, deporting Indigenous Australians and endangered languages

Laura Tingle has the latest from Canberra, Eddie Snyot discusses deporting Indigenous Australians and James Griffith's new book explores the politics of languages.

Assurance Vie Explained: How to Protect and Grow Your Wealth in France

If you’ve walked down any French high street, you’ve probably seen bank windows advertising Assurance Vie. But did you know this isn't just a standard savings account? For British expatriates in France, it is one of the most powerful wealth protection and tax-planning structures available. In this…

The EES Border System & 90-Day Rule Pitfalls

Are you a British expat or a frequent visitor to France? The rules at the border are changing, and you can't afford to get caught out. In our latest episode, Regional Director at Blevins Franks, Rob Kay and Financial Adviser, James Griffiths break down the rollout of the EU’s biometric Entry and E…

AI and Your Wealth: What Does It Mean for Expat Finances

What does AI mean for your finances? Blevins Franks regional director Rob Kay and Financial Adviser, James Griffiths break down the real impact of artificial intelligence on your financial planning. We discuss the hidden dangers of relying on public AI for complex cross-border tax advice and how …

How Does the French Wealth Tax Work and Who Pays It?

Think the French wealth tax makes retiring across the Channel impossible? The reality might actually save you a lot of worry In Episode 15 of The Expat Chapter France, Rob Kay and James Griffiths from Blevins Franks break down exactly how the French wealth tax works today and why it might not be a…

UK budget breakdown: stealth taxes, buy-to-let pressures and expat pensions

While the recent UK Autumn Budget was framed as offering "breathing space," the cumulative effect of ongoing fiscal freezes and policy shifts tells a very different story for British expatriates living in France. In this episode, hosts Rob Kay and James Griffiths sit down with David Morley, Head o…

Inheritance and Succession: Navigating Cross-Border Rules

Are your UK assets protected under French succession law? In Episode 17 of The Expat Chapter France, Rob Kay and James Griffiths discuss the complex web of inheritance and succession for British expats living in France. We dive into: France’s strict "Protected Heirs" rules vs. UK probate Why you …

Toydrum finds a hypnotic pulse in the darkness of ‘Nocturne’

Emmy-nominated composers Pablo Clements and James Griffith join me to explore the warped strings and metallic textures that give Apple TV’s chilling new thriller its haunting sense of unease. If you enjoyed this interview, hit subscribe, leave a comment, and share your thoughts. I’d love to know w…

The Furnace Bots | Think Like A Coder, Ep 3

The adventure continues! Episode 3: Ethic and Hedge must sabotage the furnace-bots to get to the first artifact. Can they find a way out? Uploaded 18-11-19--This is episode 3 of our animated series “Think Like A Coder.” This 10-episode narrative follows a girl, Ethic, and her robot companion, Hedge…