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When it comes to divorce, what the law states versus what is portrayed in the media, or shared among friends, can be difficult to discern. As lockdown slowly lifts in the UK and a flurry of divorce instructions are anticipated, Citywealth puts the record straight on four common myths with the help of some of the leading divorce lawyers in the UK.
Citywealth’s April French Furnell asks: Why are NFTs growing in popularity and what should investors know before adding them to their art collection?
“In Hong Kong, the main thrust of the private wealth work is for mainland Chinese families; now, those families see Hong Kong stabilising after all the turmoil over the last 18 months or so, and it is for them the logical place to be.”
With so many new products and offerings coming to the market, how can you avoid being accused of greenwashing so that clients wanting to invest are sure their money is making the impact they expect? One way, says April French-Furnell, is to check if the company has B-Corp Certification.
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A fun night was had by all at 12 Hay Hill with tunes by DJ Izaak.
Submit now for the premier awards for the wealth management industry. Tell us why you deserve to win.
Networking in business is one of the best resources for career development and professional success; Citywealth runs networking clubs where you can boost your career, whether you are starting your journey or keeping a connection alive. Next event to be held in person on 6th September 6.30-8.30pm at 12 Hay Hill.
Congratulations to the shortlist. The awards evening will be held on the 11 November.
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Did you know that 80 per cent of premature skin ageing is thought to be due to UV radiation? Wearing SPF is the best anti-ageing product you can buy.
A more, natural and sustainable anti ageing treatment is my preference and micro needling does seem to have stood the test of time. Now with radio frequency offered by the Rejuv Lab it is much improved. Although it is a pricey treatment it is a good quality one.
The five star hotel has all the luxuries you might expect: a spa, a heated outdoor pool, countryside walks with Dubarry wax jackets and wellington boots at your disposal, and culinary options including alfresco dining in newly launched Carriages for the summer.
Considering whether to buy or sell your Bordeaux? Interested in rare wines from Napa? Matthew O’Connell, Head of Investment at Bordeaux Index shares his five trends to watch for the savvy investor.
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ESG insights
UBS Global Wealth Management has launched the Multi Managers Access II – Future of Earth fund, which will aim to generate a compelling return by investing in companies addressing environmental issues and related challenges.
With so many new products and offerings coming to the market, how can you avoid being accused of greenwashing so that clients wanting to invest are sure their money is making the impact they expect? One way, says April French-Furnell, is to check if the company has B-Corp Certification.
Since launch, the Fund has already attracted over $106 million in assets from private and professional investors demonstrating clear demand for global sustainable equity strategies.
HSBC Asset Management to launch a climate technology fund this year to provide clients with opportunities to invest globally in tech startups who are addressing the challenges of climate change.
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Top Recommended Lists
The Top Recommended Philanthropic Advisors is a research-led editorial feature highlighting the ‘need to know’ philanthropic advisors in the US and UK. In order to assist philanthropists in selecting an advisor we invited those who are ranked to share an insight into their career and passions.
The Top Recommended New York Wealth Management Advisors is a research-led editorial feature with the aim of highlighting the ‘need to know’ New York-based wealth managers for UHNWs.
Often choosing a private banker and bank are synonymous. Private bankers are the first port of call, and the face of the business, and at its heart private banking is a relationship business. With that in mind, Citywealth invited a selection of the industry’s private bankers to share their leadership style, what makes their bank unique, and how they are adapting to and overcoming challenges. From embracing technology to deepen client relationships, to ensuring a diverse team who can not only communicate to clients from different nationalities but also crucially, understand their culture.
The Tech Top Ten from Citywealth encompasses lawyers from key centres, UK, Switzerland and USA who are able to deal with tech from its infancy and start up, through to fund raising rounds, M&A and also through litigation, succession, exit and finally into private wealth management.
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ALT Coins or Alternative Coins. A quick online search suggests that the most popular cryptocurrencies on the market today are: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple XRP, Litecoin, NEO and IOTA. However it doesn't necessarily mean they stand the test of time. They are all very different, so let's look at their characteristics and qualities. But did you know that there are more than one hundred crypto coins with the most diverse characteristics and values.
Dogecoin: from fun to a serious business. The history of the Dogecoin digital currency is very interesting. Conceived as a joke, according to one of its creators, Dogecoin entered communities to become an internet meme and a financial asset in cryptocurrency. Billy Markus, one of its developers, started working at Dogecoin in Portland, Oregon, USA, and had no idea that its concept would evolve to become one of the most popular altcoins on the market. Learn more about this fun crypto coin in our video this week.
NFTs and CryptoKitties. NFTs are a kind of digital certificate, established via blockchain, which defines originality and exclusivity to digital goods. The acronym stands for "Non-fungible Token". NFTs first drew attention after million dollar sums were used to buy this type of asset on the Internet. What are the famous CryptoKitties? You may have heard about CryptoKitties, the famous blockchain kittens that went viral in the internet world. Watch this video to discover some of the curiosities of the first game made in technology. If you enjoy this video, give it a thumbs up and don't forget to subscribe to the channel. We’ll be back each week with the next crypto instalment.
Crypto and its Energy Consumption. Elon Musk highlighted the environmental impact of Bitcoin recently with his famous U-turn on accepting bitcoin for payments for his vehicles. In this final video of the series, we explore the question of energy. How much energy does Bitcoin use? Does it make it a dirty currency? In the last video of this series, you will know more about Cryptocurrency and Energy.
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