Inside the Earl of Leicester’s plan to boost ‘natural capital’
In the magnificent setting of Holkham Hall, the 8th Earl of Leicester is investing in a pioneering philosophy of farming…
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How does your portfolio of geopolitical interests affect your real portfolio?
In business, it’s often important to channel ones ‘inner diplomat’. Geopolitics has its own balance sheet, P&L and cash flow,…
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‘The world is awash with cash and does not know where to put it’ – why previous market corrections prove the value of due diligence
For investors, optimism abounds. But previous market corrections prove the value of due diligence It was John Maynard Keynes who…
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What does citizenship-by-investment controversy mean for the way HNWs live, work and play?
The citizenship-by-investment industry is booming – but recent controversies have sparked unprecedented scrutiny. John Arlidge reports On paper Sir Tim…
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Opinion: Why wealth managers need to engage in public debate
Maybe financial services firms can do more than simply observe the shifting sands of debate. Perhaps wealth managers can descend…
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Matthew Goodwin: Britain could be set for the longest period of Tory rule since the 1800s
The UK is rebounding from Covid and defying Brexit scare stories, as Goldman predicts we could grow faster than the…
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Profile: Eton college head master Simon Henderson’s ‘woke’ revolution
Simon Henderson, the head of Eton College is under fire over his attempts to modernise it. Alec Marsh hears from…
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Should lobbyists be regulated?
David Cameron’s work for Greensill Capital may not ‘smell right’, but any response to lobbyists needs to be realistic, writes…
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‘Superjumbo dead? No. I’d buy the lot if I could’ – Why Emirates boss Sir Tim Clark is betting on the future of luxury aviation
With most airlines rushing to scrap the double-decker Airbus A380, Emirates boss Sir Tim Clark is flying in the opposite…
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Report: HNW interest in alternative assets has ‘tremendous momentum’
New research shows that there is an increasing HNW bullishness towards alternative assets – and it’s showing in portfolios More…
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Robert Amsterdam: What Google searches and headlines won’t tell you about the reality of geopolitics
Recent readings have indicated to me that it is essential to embrace nuance in global affairs and acknowledge that not…
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Olympian, actor… wealth manager? Meet Michel de Carvalho, one half of Britain’s ninth richest couple
Michel de Carvalho has graced the silver screen, competed in the Olympics, and is married to a billionaire heiress –…
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Special report: Is impact investing here to stay?
Impact investing has been steadily gathering momentum. It may soon go stratospheric Investing evolves every so often. Once upon a…
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Comparing the ‘à la carte’ and ‘set menu’ models of HNW advice
HNW advice is often a case of having a candid friend with talented confederates: someone who knows what you should…
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Meet the wealth managers advising footballers on their millions
Cheshire’s ‘Golden Triangle’ of Wilmslow, Alderley Edge and Prestbury is home to many of the Premier League’s best-paid stars. We…
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Three reasons why we need short sellers
The GameStop furore brought short sellers into the limelight, with some calling for it to be banned. Julie Wu, professor…
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GameStop, and why ‘Fomo’ should never override investment discipline
The GameStop farrago is a timely lesson that ‘Fomo’ should never be allowed to override investment discipline, writes Annamaria Koerling…
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Should billionaires be consigned to the dustbin of history? Some wealth tax campaigners think so
Calls to consign billionaires to the dustbin of history are getting louder. Should they be heeded? The word ‘billion’ is…
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Life of a scion: what’s it like to inherit a business empire?
The corporate blessing received by one of Bernard Arnault’s chosen sons earlier this year revivified an old stereotype: of silver…
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How Adrian Hallmark is turning Bentley into an unlikely environmental pioneer
Known as a producer of gas-guzzling beasts, Bentley is an unlikely environmental pioneer – but the brand is proving to…
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