Thurleigh merges with Ingenious, citing regulatory burden, political risk, Heston Blumenthal and The Byrds
The steady flow of mergers on London’s wealth management scene has turned into a flood with the news today that…
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Oomph! reveals the changing faces of social investment
OOMPH! WHAM! KABLAMMO! Lily in the pink cardigan is punching the air with gusto. Marjorie in the armchair next to…
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A million is no longer enough – you need at least ten to be wealthy, survey says
Ten million is a small number these days. At least that’s according to a recent survey conducted by multi-family office…
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Sally Tennant steps down as Kleinwort Benson CEO
Sally Tennant has stepped down as CEO of UK wealth management firm Kleinwort Benson and will be replaced by Martha…
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All the signs show Pictet, like other Swiss banks, are expanding in London
London’s wealthy entrepreneurs are being targeted by a Swiss private bank looking for new customers as banking secrecy laws bite…
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Time to raise interest rates to head off the housing bubble
Author: by Stephen Hill Are we in a housing bubble? Answer: no, not yet. Mortgage affordability – the percentage of…
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UK fund managers acting like ‘a cartel’, report says
A wealth management firm has called for the Office of Fair Trading to open an investigation into the pricing practices…
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What divorcing couples can learn from Gwyneth Paltrow’s conscious uncoupling
Everyone and his wife (pardon the pun) is wondering what to make of this phrase ‘conscious uncoupling’ that Gwyneth Paltrow…
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Save the Land Registry, one of England’s glories!
Imagine the surprise and dismay of Mr X, a client with a wonderful £15 million house in one of London’s…
ByUK fund managers acting like 'a cartel', report says
Gina Miller, CEO of SCM Private, told Spear’s that the UK retail investment industry lacks competition and transparency. Giulia Cambieri…
ByWhat divorcing couples can learn from Gwyneth Paltrow's conscious uncoupling
Not all separating couples will want to head for the tranquil island of Eleuthera to mark their separation. But there…
BySave the Land Registry, one of England's glories!
Anyone who has ever bought, sold or had any other dealings with land will appreciate the essential role that the…
ByLondon's oligarchs needn't fear sanctions over Crimea
London’s trays of caviar and Krug-filled ice buckets have begun to shake under the ominous rumbling of Russian tanks on…
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The Isle of Man tries to clean up its reputation – but is it working?
‘I would say to Vince Cable and David Cameron (and I have met them) we’re part of the solution, not…
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Why we need to worry about HMRC’s breathtaking new powers
The Budget confirmed a contentious proposal to significantly extend HMRC’s powers in both existing and future open enquiries, despite significant…
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No one disputes that taxpayers must all pay their fair share, but equally fair procedure, due process and legal certainty…
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British wills can be Sharia compliant – but it’s complicated
Sharia law places great importance on the duty to write a will – ‘It is the duty of a Muslim…
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Sanctions on Russia also punish those entrepreneurs who want to come to Britain for safety
The US and EU have imposed economic and travel sanctions on named Russian individuals linked to the Putin regime in…
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The Grayling prison books ban highlights how philanthropy can help rehabilitate prisoners
Philanthropists have the luxury of being able to think in the long-term – they can transcend short-term spikes of interest…
ByBritish wills can be Sharia compliant – but it's complicated
The Law Society has issued guidance on incorporating Sharia law into British wills, so what can be included in wills…
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