Asset Management
Spear's IFC Forum
Spear's is in the business of connecting people, and so this year's IFC forum, sponsored by Guernsey Finance and Barclays Wealth, was the perfect event. Representatives of low-tax jurisdictions met HNWs looking for a new place to locate their assets and domicile as well as wealth managers searching for exciting investment opportunities.
The EU on its last legs
The farce of the EU leaders trying to save the eurozone has reached new heights of idiocy
Stephen Rothwell to head Kleinwort Benson Wealth Management
Kleinwort Benson has appointed Stephen Rothwell as Head of Wealth Management. He joins from Schroders Private Banking, where he was Head of Business Development
FT: Ermotti appointed permanent CEO at UBS
UBS has appointed Sergio Ermotti as its permanent chief executive, removing uncertainty surrounding its future leadership two days before a crucial meeting with investors
WBrief: Credit Suisse to 'fully integrate' Clariden Leu
Credit Suisse is to “fully integrate” Clariden Leu into its bank, achieving annual cost savings of around SFr200 million (around $219 million) and some job reductions that are part of an intended 3 per cent staffing reduction over two years which was announced earlier this month
Reuters: Clariden Leu to give US "tax evaders'" names to IRS
Clariden Leu AG, with roots that make it Switzerland's oldest private bank, has begun telling certain U.S. customers suspected of offshore tax evasion that it will disclose their names to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, with the help of Swiss authorities
Coutts announces new CFO
Coutts is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Mathias as its new Chief Financial Officer. Ms Mathias joins from Lloyds Banking Group where she was Finance Director of the Corporate Banking Division
New York Prime Property Better Investment Than London?
With the London prime property market crowded out by anxious foreign money, New York represents more profitable investment opportunities, says Andrew Brecher
How to Find Profit in Volatile Markets
Ready, Set, Go! Stop! Go!
It’s been a volatile summer in our financial steeplechase, says Charles MacKinnon. Only by holding steady and keeping your nerve do you have a hope
Unbillable Hours
Our specialists solve your HNW problems (gratis!)
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Is it really possible to avoid stamp duty land tax when purchasing land and property?
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A lot has been made recently in the press about buyers of some of the UK’s most expensive homes avoiding stamp duty land tax (SDLT) by purchasing their home through a company.
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