Month: November 2018
Luxembourg welcomes HNWs as business booms
At a time of macroeconomic and political upheaval across the European continent, Luxembourg is quietly witnessing an influx of HNWIs
read moreIslamic finance jumps into FinTech
Back in 2015, predictions for the growth of Islamic finance throughout the Arab world and beyond were optimistic with Thomson Reuters predicting global assets would reach $3.25 trillion by 2020. Yet, with under two years to go, the current figure still stands $1trillion short.
read more60 second interview with Mary-Ann Wright, founder of Manders Law
In our 60 second interview series, Mary-Ann Wright founder of boutique family law practice Manders Law speaks to Citywealth about custody battles over a peacock and supporting clients through the emotional and psychological stress of litigation.
read moreLove by swipe: adapting wills and estate planning to modern romance
A potential life partner might be selected with the swipe of a finger, cohabitation is on the rise, and second and third families are becoming increasingly common. In light of changing relationships, what advice does the private client industry have when it comes to Wills and estate planning?
read moreCitywealth speaks to Eric Partaker, co-founder of Chilango
Eric Partaker, is one half of the dynamic duo behind Chilango, the Mexican chain which has made headlines with its successful crowdfunding campaigns.
read moreMauritius on the rise as Africa gets richer
Mauritius is the fastest growing wealth market in Africa, according to a recent report, with the number of millionaires increasing by 20 per cent in the last year alone.
read more60 second interview with Chris Scott, founder of Himsworth Scott
In our 60 second interview series, Chris Scott, founder of Himsworth Scott, a reputation management law firm, speaks to Citywealth about the importance of relationships within the private client industry and relaxing after work with his miniature dachshund puppy.
read moreSaudi females boost DIFC private wealth industry
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)-based wealth advisers are seeing opportunities aplenty from Saudi females looking to discuss their options.
read moreTrusting in Private Equity?
Private equity has been a boon for many in the IFC’s, while for others it has strengthened their resolve to remain owner-managed. So after many years of the PE model, Citywealth invited key players in the industry to debate: What is the ongoing effect for the trust industry?
read more60 second interview with Frank Strachan of Edwin Coe
In our 60 second interview series, Frank Strachan, Head of Tax at Edwin Coe speaks to Citywealth about the importance of listening, the increasingly complex tax environment and perfecting his golf swing.
read moreThe Budget: Something of nothing
The Chancellor’s Autumn 2018 Budget was peppered with vote-winning giveaways and yet it failed to deliver any handouts in the areas the private wealth industry had anticipated.
read more60 second interview with Elizabeth Hicks of Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner
In our 60 second interview series, Elizabeth Hicks, Head of Family Asset Protection, London at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner speaks to Citywealth about the need for creativity in resolving family disputes and how it isn’t always about the money!
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