‘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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TwinFocus Capital’s ‘small revolution in wealth management’
Spear’s meets Hari Hundle of TwinFocus Capital, a new, boutique, ‘multi-single’ family office that’s making waves in Mayfair. Alec Marsh…
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‘There can be no compromising’ – how the Buccellati family are making jewellery for generations
The Buccellati family are a shining model of succession planning, says Emelia Hamilton-Russell When Princess Margaret visited the Vatican in…
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Boris Johnson’s ‘do or die’ pledge caused worries for the art market in the light of new legislation from the…
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A Corbyn government? Five potential risks and five solutions
The possibility of a Corbyn government has created a flurry of financial planning among perturbed HNWs, writes Annamaria Koerling How…
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Is your name on the list? Why incoming company registers don’t have to spell disaster
The incoming company registers could have a highly damaging impact for the firms involved. But it doesn’t have to be…
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