Golden Goals
Sport and the tax authorities have a lot in common: penalties, poor form, complex transfer rules. Freddy Barker on the rewards — and risks — of sports wealth
Month: June 2012
Kaiser Partner on the LDF and how Tiny Liechtenstein Thinks Big
Size Isn't Everything
From finance to sports, is there nothing Liechtenstein doesn’t punch above its weight in? Not according to Fritz Kaiser, says Sophie McBain
ONE OF THE first things Fritz Kaiser says is that he’s not a banker. It’s an unexpected declaration from the chairman of Kaiser Partner, the Liechtenstein-based wealth management group and private bank. Thankfully, he elaborates: ‘You will not find the traditional banker in me. I’m an entrepreneur and investor, an adviser and good friend of wealth families, and a philanthropist.’
Chuka Umunna Wants to Turn Gangsters into Businessmen: Great Plan, But How?
There was an especially embarrassing moment on BBC news last nighta bit like if your granddad tried to high-five you when it broadcast a 50 Cent video to explain how the gangster-turned-rapper built up a global brand. Ummuna’s argument is that many gang members use clever branding, including music videos, to promote their activities.
Chesterton Humberts: Is Finsbury Park the next property investment location?
The prime London residential market typically conjures up images of attractive period properties in locations such as Mayfair, Kensington and Knightsbridge. However, there is an active and equally attractive market for new homes within the capital catering for both owner-occupiers and investors.