Stonehage Fleming appoints new CEO for ‘fresh ideas and new direction’
Chris Merry is named as new CEO of Stonehage Fleming replacing Giuseppe Ciucci who steps down four years after wealth…
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Seddons Family Law: Staying ahead of the pack
The heads of Seddons’ family law and private client teams tell Spear’s how they stay ahead of the pack Ever…
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Taxman squeezes another £700m from super-rich investigations
The tax take from ‘wealthy individuals’ investigated by HMRC surged by 58 per cent in 2018/19, according to a report…
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Donald Trump and the perils of buying an island
Donald Trump might want to buy Greenland, but there are other islands on the market too – he just needs…
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Sanlam UK expands northern coverage
The South African-owned Sanlam UK continues a busy year of acquisitions with the buyout of ASL, writes Arun Kakar Wealth…
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‘We can’t expect success in the future because we’ve had it in the past’ – Coutts’ Peter Flavel on the bank’s revival
Coutts may be 327 years old, but under CEO Peter Flavel it’s as unstuffy and forward-thinking as any bank in…
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What you need to know when taking art onboard your yacht
There are manifold issues when it comes to floating assets, particularly art. Here is what you should consider when taking…
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Why your will needs a ‘Titanic clause’
A recent High Court case highlights the vital importance of having a ‘Titanic clause’ in your will, writes John Melville-Smith…
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The £15bn divorce, legals costs and the state of UK family law
There is the potential for significant legal costs to be incurred on both sides of the Potanin/Potania divorce – and…
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UK non-doms ‘remaining resilient and less sensitive to tax change’
From the statistics, it can be surmised that, despite uncertainty and the prospect of significant changes, the UK remains an…
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The Lasting Powers of Attorney ‘exceptions’ you need to know
The Court is more receptive to allowing an attorney, in specific situations, to mitigate an incapacitated individual’s inheritance tax exposure…
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Javid’s stamp duty musings are a triple whammy on the London market
Switching stamp duty from buyers to sellers could strangle the market and force prices to soar. while stymieing the market…
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Goldman at 150: How the ‘vampire squid’ became the world’s totemic bank
As the world’s most controversial bank marks its 150th anniversary, David Dawkins speaks to some of its leading British alumni…
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Investec Private Bank’s Ryan Tholet: ‘Our bank is a bit of a misnomer in the City’
Investec is doing private banking differently. Arun Kakar talks to its head, Ryan Tholet, to find out more ‘Our bank…
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Why you should be aware of the ‘potential downsides’ to letting out part of your home
Homeowners should be advised to bear in mind the potential long term consequences of possibly a short term return, writes…
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Why ‘vulture funds’ cannot ignore UN challenges
Private equity, especially ‘vulture funds’, cannot ignore challenges over human rights violations, writes Robert Amsterdam The rapid expansion of the…
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Why Singapore has eclipsed Hong Kong as the home of Asian wealth
Singapore has eclipsed Hong Kong to become the new home of wealth in Asia. John Arlidge reports Singapore Airlines flight…
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Why universities are not listed on the Charity Commission, and what it means for you
Universities might not be required to report serious incidents to the Charity Commission, but, it is easy to see how…
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HSBC Private Bank: why working in partnership is key to client happiness
For the UHNW team at HSBC Private Banking, working in partnership is key to client happiness, writes Rasika Sittampram Charlie…
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Linda Yueh: Why the work of the Commonwealth is more important than ever
The chair of the Royal Commonwealth Society Linda Yueh explains how 53 democracies and 2.4 billion people can pull together.…
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