Withers: HIRE Act to limit Americans’ choices
A straw poll conducted by international law firm Withers has indicated that a growing number of Americans are likely to…
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Korean Kraziness
An international panel of experts have examined the wreck and set out the convincing evidence that incriminates North Korea. The…
ByIndependence or irrelevance for MFOs
Multi-family offices must prove their independence or face irrelevance, a debate at law firm Lawrence Graham concluded last night. by…
ByWalpole Brands of Tomorrow 2010 announced
Walpole, the trade body that represents the British luxury industry, whose members include; Dunhill, Asprey, Burberry, Fortnum & Mason, Goodwood,…
ByFT: Halabi’s property being sold off
One of the most exclusive addresses in London has been put on sale for more than £150m after receivers took…
ByOh!-bama
Condoms not just with Obama’s face on them, but Sarah Palin, John McCain and (inevitably) Tiger Woods. They call it…
ByFT: Goldman may plead to lesser charge
Goldman Sachs is hoping to avoid the Securities and Exchange Commission’s charge of fraud by reaching a settlement on a…
ByIndy: Cameron to compromise on CGT?
The unity of the coalition Government was under strain last night after David Cameron hinted at a compromise with his…
ByTel: Italians’ $7bn hidden in HSBC accounts?
The financial police in Italy have said that their investigation into data stolen from HSBC in Switzerland has revealed that…
ByView to a Skill
Rupert Phelps ponders the perfect characteristics for those intending to work in a family office. Gun skills may come in…
ByWBrief: $15.5bn Madoff settlement reached
A total of 20 European banks have agreed to reimburse non-US investors for $15.5 billion of losses caused by the…
ByToo Much Information
When does public interest become public prurience? And how much should be revealed about your salary? Jo Sanders-Key finds that…
ByMainstream Madness
Jackie is a groundbreaker: she throws open the gates on crazy pill-popping women and the men who love them. “Damaged…
ByDon't Punish the Wives
If one thing has become clear from this Fergie scandal, it is that husbands should be less vindictive when it…
ByGovt Plays Catch-Up
The Director of National Intelligence was summoned to the White House on Thursday afternoon and sacked. Somewhat belatedly, the CIA,…
BySell in May, Go Away
A bail-out package was announced of ’750.0 billion but it wasn’t even a sticking-plaster, it was a fig-leaf. While UK…
ByBloomberg: HNWs pessimistic about economy
May 24 (Bloomberg) — The gloom of wealthy Japanese and U.S. investors about the prospects for the global economy over…
ByBP: Too Slick by Half?
The BP executives have now become the most loved-to-hate characters on Saturday Night Live skits. Hindsight, they say, is always…
ByA Preferred Partner
Josh Spero catches John Ueberroth, who has brought together hotels from across the world under his Preferred Hotel Group, in…
ByRBC advice on CGT
In advance of the emergency Budget on 22 June 2010, Louise Somerset, Tax Director from RBC Wealth Management, provides advice…
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