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Vanessa Neumann
Dr Vanessa Neumann is a political philosopher who is editor-at-large of Diplomat magazine.
Texting Dr. Phil
Ever been in the middle of dinner when you suddenly wondered what it all means? Well, now there’s an app for that.
Bleeding Profit
The lawsuits and the investigations may recast the entire fiasco in a new light and repair US-UK relations on the oil spill.
Oh!-bama
Condoms not just with Obama’s face on them, but Sarah Palin, John McCain and (inevitably) Tiger Woods.
Mainstream Madness
Jackie is a groundbreaker: she throws open the gates on crazy pill-popping women and the men who love them.
BP: Too Slick by Half?
The BP executives have now become the most loved-to-hate characters on Saturday Night Live skits.
MoMA's Gathering of the Brave
Billed as a festival of daring ideas, the Courage Forum featured visionary and brave individuals who had overcome personal circumstance or the social status quo to blaze a trail that challenges contemporary thinking and inspires others.
Big Apple's Black Heart
By living in New York, I live in the middle of the world’s most coveted terrorist target.
The Artist Is Boring
From the street it was mayhem: rock concert-worthy crowds at MoMA had to be ushered in by huge security guards.
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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