Film investment must be remembered for its cultural, not tax, returns
HNWs find that investing in films is a way to broaden their creative insight and contribute to the country’s zeitgeist,…
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‘Passion investments’: a new avenue for family offices?
Risk-assessment and good governance should not be overlooked when family offices decide to take philanthropy to the next level, writes…
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Why the probate fee is yet another ‘stealth’ tax on wealth
The government’s proposed changes to probate fees would be a bitter pill for many HNWs to swallow, say Jenny Cutts…
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Offshore jurisdictions unshaken by Brexit
The UK’s crown dependencies and overseas territories are unlikely to suffer following the Brexit vote, and may even be a…
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How the new Duke of Westminster can slash his £3 billion inheritance tax bill
John Fitzgerald and Hannah Atkinson detail the numerous tax reliefs the new 25-year-old Duke of Westminster may be employing to…
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Government attempts to ease IHT ‘good for tax lawyers, but not good for the general public’
As HMRC collects a record £4.7 billion in inheritance tax, the Treasury is hoping Residential Nil Rate Band will make…
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An unclear will may meddle with your funeral
John FitzGerald outlines the curious case of Anstey v Mundle, in which a grieving family fights over the deceased’s final…
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How to avoid family breakdown over heirlooms
Wealthy families should not overlook the emotional and legal complexities involved in the disposal of their valuables, write Ann Stanyer…
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What’s in store for Singapore after winning Asia-Pacific’s top financial rank?
Despite recent bad press, the Lion City of Singapore is continuing its growth as a major financial centre, writes Rasika…
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If I were a rich man (I wouldn’t move to France)
Jean-Marc Tirard lifts the lid on the Gallic view of trusts, and explains why the French taxman’s ‘appalling’ treatment of…
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Protecting your will from ‘passive’ challengers
Sophie Wettern outlines the necessary steps to avoid a family turmoil after you die. Have you made a will? If…
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How would the Messi tax scandal be treated by HMRC?
Jennifer Emms looks at the Revenue and the Crown Prosecution Service’s legal armouries when it comes to persecuting tax evaders.…
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Can Britain follow Norway’s ‘model of openness’?
Ceris Gardner on why the authorities, and not the neighbours, should be the judge on fair play in tax. Who…
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Five tax breaks and a wedding
Jessica Schock says that as well as romance and love, there are sound fiscal reasons for getting married ‘It is…
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HMRC crackdown on tax mitigation schemes increases investor worries
James Hall on how the Revenue’s new interest in the investor schemes can impact HNWs. The media has been hot…
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Why a trust might be the best way to morally inspire the next generation
From Sting to the Countess of Wessex, wealthy celebrities need not panic about turning their children into wastrels, says Rebecca…
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Lord Carlile QC: HMRC is failing the Treasury and the taxpayer
Lord Carlile QC CBE argues the Revenue’s purpose ‘must be to project light, not shadow’ as misinformation and frequent U-turns…
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Want a tidy death? Take this test
In Dying Matters week take our test to see how tidy you are, or whether you might need further advice,…
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Cameron’s tax proposals more bark than bite
Yesterday, the much maligned prime minister tried to stifle critics with an emotive statement. Sophie McIntyre asks industry figures whether…
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How Panama Papers can lead to prosecutions
Even fully compliant individuals will have to engage with HMRC to prove their innocence, says Sean Wakeman. The leaking of…
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