How the government is going about snatching tax up-front
HM Government is introducing controversial legislation in the Finance Act 2014 to force individuals with open tax enquiries with HMRC,…
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A new way to make money in London property – make flats back into houses
In the days when Woolworths sold everything for sixpence it used to be possible to buy large items in stages.…
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Our top seven tips for keeping abreast of the IPO tide
Following a recent wave of flotations in London, Britain looks like it is on track for a record year for…
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Revealed: Global cities with the highest percentage of millionaires
Author: Aoife Moriarty The cities with the highest percentage of millionaires have been revealed for the first time ever by…
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From the Duchess of Argyll to Snapchat, how to deal with revenge porn
While our Victorian forebears may have considered it de rigueur to collect erotic lithographs, recent statistics show current generations have…
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Rise of the Millionaire Pensioner
Author: Aoife Moriarty The life and pensions provider stated that the number of millionaire pensioner homes in the UK increased…
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Luxury property investors look to Sardinia and the Emerald Coast
The diverse regions of Italy all have that certain something that makes them truly unique.Sardinia is the second largest island…
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Forget the gold standard, it’s all about silver bugs these days
SILVER SPIRIT There are still presumably plenty of gold bugs among you, but what about silver bugs? How many of…
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Blue Plaques scheme relaunch signals English Heritage’s reliance on philanthropy
Back in June, I attended the inaugural dinner for the relaunch of London’s Blue Plaque Scheme. Plans to restructure English…
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Charles Russell-Speechly Bircham merger approved
The rumble of mergers in the private-client legal world turned into a roar yesterday as Charles Russell and Speechly Bircham…
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What you need to know before you buy your superyacht
Sales of superyachts are on the rise again after a few tough years of recession. So you’ve made the decision…
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How holding assets outside the UK could derail your will
The musician Sting recently gave an interview in which he declared that his six children would not inherit his purported…
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August’s financial crash may come from China, France, Greece – or anywhere
Author: by Stephen Hill The Bank for International Settlements sits in its alpine eyrie, with the ultra-safe Swiss franc for…
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More young people should discover the pleasures and benefits of being a charity trustee
Being a charity’s trustee has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career, and certainly one of the…
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Is it time for you to reshuffle your philanthropy?
David Cameron’s long anticipated cabinet reshuffle has taken shape. The prime minister is evidently trying to refresh the party’s image…
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With rapidly rising global debt and inflation figures that don’t reflect the reality following an overkill of QE, no wonder…
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Alternative Investment Forum to return to London
Following the success of last year’s event, the Alternative Investment Forum will feature two highly specialised tracks – Timber Invest…
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Philanthropists need to think about bricks and mortar before supporting charities
So how are your bricks and mortar? Hardly the question of a generous philanthropist when preparing make a donation to…
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Seneca Partners’ new service helps clients avoid inheritance tax by funding SMEs
Author: by Chloe Barrow Wealthy individuals – or indeed all people – are understandably concerned at the prospect of losing…
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Moral outrage is not a way to calculate tax bills
Last month Charlie Elphicke MP tabled an amendment to the Finance Bill to criminalise lawyers and accountants who promote aggressive…
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