Mo Ibrahim: ‘We invested in Africa…I made embarrassing amounts of money’
Mo Ibrahim is giving much of his fortune back to his home continent, as well as encouraging responsible governance along…
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Meet Jack Ma’s favourite African start-up
The Nigerian tech start-up LifeBank saves lives by rapidly delivering medical supplies to those who need them most. Founder Temie…
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This is the start of a crucial decade for Africa
Not before time, Africa is on the verge of a rapid economic expansion – but who will benefit from it?…
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Why diamond mining in Africa is a double-edged sword
Diamond mining has revitalised Botswana – but elsewhere in Africa, some of the industry’s processes still lack clarity. By Edwin…
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Is this the end of ‘quickie’ divorces?
The days of a quickie divorce are numbered – if you want to name and shame, it’s time to get…
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Liquid Lunch: Xavier Rolet
The former London Stock Exchange boss on the chances of recession, traders’ working hours and a burgeoning relationship with Saudi…
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Why crypto assets are more taxing than you think
Cryptocurrencies have been around for the best part of a decade, but taxing assets such as bitcoin is uncharted territory…
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Why investing ‘for good’ and good investing are now one and the same
Navigating the ESG landscape, how do you sort the social sheep from the social goats, asks Annamaria Koerling ESG is…
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‘Over the next 50 years this is where you should be putting your money’
As Chinese growth decelerates and Western economies slow to a crawl, investors of all stripes are asking the same question:…
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Capitalism has many flaws, Davos is a chance to fix them
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in the Swiss ski resort of Davos may have a branding problem, but it’s…
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Why the Isle of Man is a magnet for global wealth creators
From its natural beauty and man-made attractions to the benefits of doing business, the Isle of Man has it all…
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Why biotech is a boon for patients and investors
Today we are at the forefront of a healthcare revolution, driven by advances in genetic analysis and molecular biology that…
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Henley & Partners: Asian passports reign supreme as UK slumps
Asia dominates the annual powerlist of global passports with the top three slots – unseating European mainstays for the first…
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Introducing the Spear’s 500 2020: The bible of wealth management is back, and bigger than ever
The Spear’s 500 2020 is the latest edition of the indispensable guide to the top private client advisers, wealth managers,…
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How not to be a ‘cautionary tale’ when it comes to giving
There are many cautionary tales to tell of trustees who failed to meet the standards expected of them. Here’s how…
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Why Saas Fee is in the property spotlight
Swiss resort Saas Fee’s elevation appeals to buyers wary of global warming – and its facilities are on the rise…
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A family lawyer’s review of Marriage Story
Noah Baumbach’s new film depicts the human and legal elements of what it is like to deal with a broken…
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Why US equities will continue to soar
Nationalism is taking over from globalism, but not even these seismic changes can damage US equities, writes Annamaria Koerling I…
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What a recent HMRC decision tells us about ‘too good to be true’ schemes
A recent HMRC ruling sheds light on the differences between tax evasion (illegal) and tax mitigation (legal), writes Jerry Jamieson…
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MASECO’s guide to avoiding the US and UK tax traps
The tax challenges of being an American in the UK are legion, warns Josh Matthews of MASECO US connected individuals…
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