Spear's Salon
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Death of Roth
Many believed Roth to have been Canadian, a view he often encouraged, but in reality he was steeped in Soviet espionage
Speed-reading
A while ago somebody posted a list of fifteen books they had liked on the Internet, the rule being that it had to be put together in fifteen minutes.
The £230,000 spork
Now that you know what a spork is, try and imagine this: a mobile phone which is also a mechanical watch. Which costs £230,000. That is what I had the pleasure of holding at Harrods yesterday - a Celsius X VI II LeDIX.
Whistleblowers
Among those leakers there are those who are always keen to describe themselves at whistleblowers.
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.
Balls to Stress Tests!
They announced the stress tests' results now so everyone could enjoy the holidays as though all was right with their world.
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.
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