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…
ByAugust's financial crash may come from China, France, Greece – or anywhere
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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Financiers don bowler hats and abseil down Lloyds for Lord Mayor’s new Giving Day
The Lord Mayor’s Giving Day is upon us – the first of what organisers hope to become a landmark in…
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As Wimbledon ends, could UK tax put sports stars off returning next year?
Once again, the sporting institution that is Wimbledon has ended in style, climaxing with Novak Djokovic’s spectacular victory over Roger…
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UK Investor visa reformed to welcome the wealthy, the Chinese and teenagers
As global wealth is on the increase, the UK remains an attractive destination for HNW individuals where investment from overseas…
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Wealth advisers need to speak up like grown-ups, not whine about the ‘war on wealth’
There is a war on wealth, so Robert Amsterdam tells us. Give me a break. If this is war then…
ByWealth advisers need to speak up like grown-ups, not whine about the 'war on wealth'
With the richest 10 per cent of UK households holding 44 per cent of all wealth and the poorest 50…
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The global war on wealth is trampling on the rights of all of us
WAR ON WEALTH An emerging international trend is taking shape across politics, law, financial institutions and regulatory cultures that poses…
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Build your portfolio while you build housing for those with a learning disability
Author: by Chloe Barrow Charitable investments don’t usually remunerate the benefactor, apart from offering a clearer conscience or perhaps exalting…
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What an ancient Egyptian will has to tell us about inheritance today
The document itself measures almost 1.8 metres long and is on display in the Egyptian and Nubian gallery of the…
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With Juncker heading the EU, now is the time for brave Dave to act
The way Brussels has ignored the recent pro-nationalist Euro-election result by electing a federalist as its president tells you all…
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