Month: November 2019
Switzerland: The tide turns
Whether because of Brexit and the threat of a Labour government in the United Kingdom, political uncertainty in the Middle East or the fear of crime in Latin America, high net worth clients are beginning to look at Switzerland with fresh eyes.
read more60 second interview with Ariane Slinger, ACE International
Citywealth spoke to Ariane Slinger, CEO of ACE International SA to discuss special assignments, hand-holding clients and her love for vinyl records.
read morePrivate equity PAC Man
Private equity has turned into a racing Ferrari at Le Mans, winning through industry consolidation, reducing admin costs and introducing automation. Gone are the days when UHNWs would shy away from private equity as an unknown frontier.
read more60 second interview with Christopher Yardley, Strabens Hall
In our 60 second interview series, Citywealth speaks to Christopher Yardley, client director at Strabens Hall and Gold winner of the Financial Advisory/ UHNW Services Individual of the Year at the Future Leaders Awards 2019.
read moreTrust punch ups
Litigation has seen a sharp rise since the credit crunch with beneficiaries questioning their trustees and investment consultants providing context to UHNW clients on investment returns.
read more60 second interview with Sevyn Kalsi, Walkers
In our 60 second interview series, Citywealth speaks to Sevyn Kalsi, senior counsel at Walkers, about working on “green field” matters, and helping clients with issues surrounding asset protection, succession planning and the maintenance of privacy and confidentiality.
read more60 second interview with Saleem Sheikh, GSC Solicitors
In our 60 second interview series, Citywealth speaks to Saleem Sheikh, senior partner at GSC Solicitors, about morphing from lawyer to trusted advisor, being a part of clients’ success stories and the importance of family.
read moreMONACO yacht show update: Not ending up in a stew with crew
As recent changes to French employment law bring to the fore the challenges of crew employment aboard superyachts, Citywealth’s April French Furnell investigates how owners and managers are adapting to the new regulations.
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