How best to obtain a UK visa for Christmas (take note, Santa)
A few weeks ago, a generously proportioned, hirsute and rather jovial individual sought our advice in relation to some cross-border…
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Citi’s BBC The Choir performance shows bankers are in tune with the public
Often depicted as greedy, untrustworthy or simply boring, it is fair to say bankers don’t enjoy a great reputation these…
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With eleven nationalities represented, Citi has the most diverse choir including four private bankers, the CEO of investment banking, a…
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Royal Mint’s first Shēngxiào Lunar coin reflects strong UK-China relations
As David Cameron led yet another trade delegation to China, he emphasised the intertwined future of the two countries. Writing…
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Taking the BS out of RBS
Author: by Stephen Hill Since the beginning of Global Crunch 2008-2013, when just about every bank in the UK and…
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Expert reaction and analysis of the Autumn Statement 2013
We speak to a selection of experts to find out their views on this year’s Autumn Statement, and determine what…
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Investors must accept tighter monetary policy to reap rewards of global recovery
‘Investors will have to live with the positive impact of improving economics alongside the negative impact of tighter money in…
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Falcon Private Wealth proves two heads are better than one with fledgling success
OFF TO A FLYING START A renaissance of two companies since the financial crisis has led to the birth of…
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Royal Mint's first Sh?ngxi’o Lunar coin reflects strong UK-China relations
With the coins acting as investment assets, as collectables and as a safe and traceable medium for buying bullion, the…
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When property is short on Kate Moss style allure, dress it up as a super model
‘The thing is – this place has be aspirational. Whoever walks in needs to fall in love with it and…
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Pet Passports mean you needn’t leave your dog behind this Christmas
The night before Christmas, I go to bed early, hoping that Father Christmas will come down the chimney to fill…
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What to expect from the Autumn Statement
Berwin Leighton Paisner legal firm and Coutts private bank give their expert views ahead of George Osborne’s upcoming Autumn Statement.…
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Coutts clients largely unscathed by RBS tech fault
Clients of London-based private bank Coutts were almost unaffected by the technical fault that left millions of RBS customers unable…
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Are charities ready for social investment?
I have long been a fan of the movie Field of Dreams. Kevin Costner, an Iowa farmer, hears a voice…
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Don’t expect to share in an ex-spouse’s post-divorce fortune
On 25 November 2013, the Court of Appeal dismissed Lucy Torrington’s appeal against the refusal of a high court judge…
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There is a lesson to all those separating who have assets or are likely to build up future assets –…
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Families need to talk about their wealth, or risk losing it
A new report has highlighted the lack of communication between generations in UHNW families and the potential damage this can…
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Thinking of retiring abroad? Some pitfalls you should consider
Itching to make more use of that Spanish holiday home? Renovation opportunities in southern France? Doctor’s orders for more sunshine?…
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Ukraine, torn between East and West, falls victim to Putin’s politicking
Fresh from his humiliation of President Obama over Syria, which hosts Russia’s East Mediterranean Fleet, Putin has now scored again,…
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STEP: Four tax havens still don’t meet OECD standards
Four jurisdictions – Luxembourg, Cyprus, the British Virgin Islands and the Seychelles – have been rated as non-compliant with international…
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