Charles Stanley CEO on chaotic markets, populism and the ‘difficult’ decade ahead
Three years ago Charles Stanley, a fabled City name, was in trouble. Now business is booming. Christopher Jackson meets Paul…
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Raise a glass to soaring wine markets
Wine buffs rejoice as a new report by Credit Suisse has put wine behind stocks as the second best performing…
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Essay: Is private equity such a sure thing?
There are jittery signs in the world of private equity, as we enter a new era of rising rates, writes…
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British billionaires now worth £200 billion
The latest analysis of the world’s billionaires US wealth magazine Forbes reveals that Britain’s wealthiest have seen their fortunes soar,…
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Can you ‘explain’ your wealth?
Unexplained wealth orders are new civil investigatory tools granted by the High Court and have the potential to be wide-reaching,…
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Unexplained Wealth Orders: How to protect assets from seizure
Unexplained Wealth Orders now form part of a global crackdown on financial crime, write Agnes Qaushie and Nabeel Osman There…
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Stanhope poaches Cambridge Associates London head
CEO Daniel Pinto says Alex Kershaw’s investment experience and diplomatic credentials will bring a ‘unique and invaluable’ perspective to Stanhope…
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Johnny Hallyday – death, money and disputes
The Johnny Hallyday case proves to be another example of a complex family dispute on death, writes Jessica Zimmerman “Pardon”,…
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Succession planning ‘vital’ for family businesses
Succession planning prevents uncertainty during transitions or unforeseen events, write Jennifer Hawkes and Joseph Hartland Family businesses are central to…
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How to improve ‘migraine-inducing’ inheritance tax
The Office of Tax Simplification needs help to untangle a mess 200 years in the making, writes Arabella Murphy Americans…
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What do crypto currencies mean for divorce?
Divorce lawyers are now grappling with a whole new class of assets, writes Mark Phillips Divorce lawyers in the UK…
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Donald Trump’s Net Worth
Whilst on the campaign trail Donald Trump bragged about having a net worth of over £7 billion, but is it…
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The end of the affair: the curious case of the ‘Mistresses’ Charter’
A High Court case demonstrates how adult lovechildren face a difficult time when bringing inheritance claims, write Geoffrey Kertesz and…
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Trial of financial remedy courts welcomed
A pilot of financial remedy courts will simplify the divorce process and provide greater consistency, writes Harriet Errington London has…
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HNWs see a bright financial future, but anxieties remain
HNWs and high-earning millennials are feeling confident about their prospects for 2018 and beyond, though anxieties remain, reports Matthew Hardeman…
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Wealth managers must embrace the spirit of MiFID II – and the age
Will the City’s asset management industry go bust, or will the EU directive be the chance for a much needed…
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Spear’s issue 60 out now: The battle for London’s financial crown — and more
The siege of London has begun, and the January/February issue of Spear’s reveals the contenders for the City’s status as…
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Stanhope claims new ground with ‘hands-on’ private equity
The firm aims to create a community of ‘like-minded’ investors with the launch of the Stanhope Entrepreneurs Fund, claiming a…
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Banker Bites: Sofia Merlo, co-CEO, BNP Paribas Wealth Management
Spear’s catches up with Sofia Merlo, co-CEO of BNP Paribas Wealth Management Sofia, welcome to London! How have the past…
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Why investors should befriend robots and their creators
Robots should recognised as drivers of economic growth and productivity, and investors should actively seek the ‘superstars’ who are leading…
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