Month: November 2021

Leaders List Interview: 60 seconds with Kecia Barkawi, VALUEworks

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 30 Nov 2021

Citywealth caught up with Kecia Barkawi, founder of VALUEworks, a multi-family office based in Zurich to learn about her work supporting primarily women and young wealth owners.

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ESG investments reviewed

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 26 Nov 2021

Citywealth’s April French Furnell asks the industry, what challenges lie ahead as ESG products increase but reports of different standards brings confusion to investors.

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Hong Kong update with Clifford Ng, Zhong Lun

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 24 Nov 2021

Ahead of the IFC Awards on the 26th January 2022, Citywealth spoke to Clifford Ng, head of the private client practice at law firm Zhong Lun’s Hong Kong office to discuss the growing prominence of Hong Kong as a booking centre for clients, succession planning and compliance.

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Leaders List Interview: 60 seconds with Steven Gasser, Laurus

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 22 Nov 2021

Steven Gasser, a director and head of the family team at Laurus, tells Citywealth why ethics are at the heart of their way of working with clients.

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Celebrating a year of tenacity: Magic Circle Awards 2022

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 18 Nov 2021

17 May 2022 will mark the return of our in-person Magic Circle Awards gala dinner, our flagship awards where we recognise the talent and achievements of the private wealth sector during the past 12 months.

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Meet the Leaders of Tomorrow

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 18 Nov 2021

The workplace we used to know is shifting as new generations enter the workforce with unique perspectives on how to inspire others to take action for a better world. The skills that leaders will need to possess in the future are also changing and adapting to the new requirements of the working world

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A guide to making M&A work: part two

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 18 Nov 2021

The second article in this four-part series explores: What is culture and why does it matter?

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Leaders List Interview: 60 seconds with Alex Dean, IQ-EQ

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 15 Nov 2021

Alex Dean, Head of Private Wealth UK at IQ-EQ, tells Citywealth why he likens his role to that of a conductor.

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Family office tentacles dig into private market investments

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 15 Nov 2021

Family offices, with an estimated $5.9trillion of assets under management, are deploying a growing portion of their assets to the private equity and debt markets. Citywealth’s April French Furnell spoke to family office advisors to find out the reasons why.

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Bitcoin is past the beta stage

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 10 Nov 2021

The top 100 Crypto advisors and managers will shortly be informed of their ranking. Keep an eye out across social media for the accredited logos.

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Leaders List Interview: 60 seconds with Juliet Agnew, Barclays Private Bank

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 10 Nov 2021

Juliet Agnew, Head of Philanthropy at Barclays Private Bank tells Citywealth why she has the best job; helping clients to find the most fulfilling and impactful approach to their giving.

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Crypto conference: Token2049 London

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 08 Nov 2021

London Crypto Week, organised by Token2049, who seem to be predominantly based in Hong Kong, arrived in London on 4-10 Oct, to showcase various crypto businesses or crypto ‘natives’.

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A guide to making M&A work: part one

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 04 Nov 2021

The first in this four-part series will describe the two most prevalent deal types currently being practiced in the market: Share purchases (bricks and mortar) or asset deals (the buying of accounts).

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Crypto taxes: payment in pounds, dollars or eth sir?

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 01 Nov 2021

As HMRC nudge letters arrive at the homes of crypto asset owners, urging them to check they have paid the right tax, Citywealth’s April French Furnell spoke to tax advisors to find out everything UHNWs need to know to stay on the right side of HMRC.

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Leader List Interview: 60 seconds with Matt Crossman, Rathbones

Author: Bumblebee Design | Date: 01 Nov 2021

Matt Crossman, Stewardship Director for Rathbones shares a day in his life, from proxy voting, speaking at a conference on modern slavery, to engaging on ESG topics. Read the interview to find out more.

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