Leaders & Columnists
Living by the Code
I do wonder at times if we are regarded by some EU nations as ‘pirates’, based in ‘treasure islands’ full of loot!
Editor's Letter
I have spent the last three years renovating a country house in Shropshire and I am finally ready to move in this summer.
Pitch Fest
When New Yorkers flock to Central Park to play softball, they’re really playing hardball. Still, it’s kinda sweet, says Daisy Prince
Whisk-ye Were Here
You have to go a long way for a fine dram. Clive Aslet packs his hipflask and heads to Scotland
Highly Strung
Vanessa Neumann meets Philippe Petit — twinkle-toed titan of the tightrope, unreconstructed rebel and barn-building DIY superstar
Capital Offences
Messing around with capital gains tax helps no-one, says Caroline Garnham. To raise more money, lower taxes
Europe's Next Top Bailout
Several major issues need to be addressed in order to restore market confidence in an unwieldy and wobbly-looking eurozone, says Guy Monson
Double Dipping
So where are we now? The evidence all points to a double-dip around the turn of the year
Unbillable Hours
Our specialists solve your HNW problems (gratis!)
Q
I currently earn over £200,000 per annum and have a portfolio of investments that are actively managed. The gains exceed the annual allowance by a considerable margin. Following the increase in the rate of Capital Gains Tax to 28% announced in the emergency budget, is there anything I can do to reduce my tax bill?
A
One of the simplest things to do would be set up an Offshore Bond to hold your investment portfolio. An Offshore Bond has a number of advantages, including ease of administration, tax deferral and simple access to a range of assets. One of the main drawbacks of managing a portfolio independently is the burden of administration and record keeping.
Spear's Wire
The Hedgehog
Spear's Spiky Undercover Agent Dishes the Gossip
