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The Stratford has launched the ultimate wine tour and tasting experience for the curious and connoisseurs alike who want a wine-themed stay away with no need to cross the channel.

Jersey’s leading independent offshore litigation and dispute resolution firm, Baker & Partners, has recruited Barry Faudemer, former Director of Enforcement of the Jersey Financial Services Commission

Forget the image of the old-fashioned landed estate owner resting on his laurels, today’s landowners are land entrepreneurs who embrace change to sustain their operations, according to advisors to the UK’s largest landed estates.

In his role of Head of Private Bank Europe, Monaco and Switzerland, Gérald will retain his existing responsibilities as CEO of Barclays Bank (Suisse) and work closely with senior leadership across Europe on extending Barclays Private Bank’s reach and capabilities in the region.

UBS makes sustainable investments its preferred solution for clients

Designed for a new era of travel, the SLOW collection is designed with a new eco conscious and post COVID-19 era of travel in mind.

Aircraft charter has been in high demand this summer, with airline capacity reduced and an unusually high number of new bookers favouring the safety, efficiency, and fewer touch points of private aviation

The first and only Aston Martin branded residential tower in the world is being built in Miami. Ready late 2021

Despite the increasing number of children born via surrogate, this path to parenthood is far from simple.

Barclays has appointed Jean-Christophe Gerard as CEO, Barclays Private Bank with immediate effect, subject to regulatory approval.

Global Bartending is the world’s first talent agency dedicated to the most influential bartenders.

Chris Horler, managing director of Sandaire Real Estate shares his day-to-day with Citywealth readers.

If you’re missing personal facetime with health experts, the new Ananda Wellness Bliss programme brings many benefits of visiting the award-winning spa directly to you.

Come November, President Trump will go head-to-head with the Democrats seeking re-election for a second four-year term while quite likely still doing battle with the fallout from coronavirus.

Barclays Private Bank has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointments of Effie Datson as Global Head of Family Office and Melanie Aimer as Global Head of Client Experience.

Top tips for stress free travel in summer 2020

A dip into the working life of Nicola Gott, Managing Director at the Oak Group.

Citywealth is catching up in a fireside chat each Tuesday and Friday at 11am to get updates on topical issues within wealth management and private client

Marcus Wide acted as the Joint Liquidator of Stanford International Bank (SIB), based in Antigua, which represented the second largest Ponzi scheme in history (after the Madoff frauds) worth US$8 billion and affected over 20,000 depositors.

Joel Stevens, a Senior Managing Director, will be responsible for overseeing Bernstein’s Tampa-based private client operations and growth of the business in the region, which includes Tampa-St. Petersburg-Sarasota, Orlando, Jacksonville, and Naples.

Citywealth conducted a research programme over several months to create a Top trust litigator list fit for purpose. One of the key questions asked was: who has impressed you most during current or past litigations? Their answers have revealed a list of peer recommended litigators who have negotiated

Organisational sustainability: the internal mechanism - ethics, morals, processes and ESG products within the private client and wealth management industry

Citywealth spoke to Julie Zingiloglu, Senior Director and Head of Geneva at JTC about preparing the next generation for managing the family’s wealth and developing a mutual plan for the future.

Sustainable cooking is “the only way I’ve ever cooked”, says Oliver Gladwin, one part of the Gladwin Brothers trio.

As the world turns upside down, how can investment managers help us understand what to focus on as people fear for their lives, families and lose their jobs?

As part of our 60 second interview series, Citywealth spoke to James Freeman, family law partner at Charles Russell Speechlys about helping clients through relationship breakdown and uncertainty in the law creating recurring issues.

What a difference a few weeks can make. When we researched this article in late February, the wealth advisers in Italy, said they had never been so busy.

As part of our 60 second interview series, Citywealth spoke to Raul-Angelo Papotti, Head of Tax and Tax Planning at Chiomenti in Milan about listening to clients and understanding what it is that really worries them.

ZEDRA has announced the appointment of Steven Bowen as Managing Director of its Jersey office.

So if a horse or horse course ownership is in your sights, perhaps testing the water in a syndicate or fractional ownership programme could give you a head start.

As part of our 60 second interview series, Citywealth spoke to Joanna Bodell, managing director of the Isle of Man office of the Zedra Group following her team’s win at the IFC Awards 2020 in the Trust Company of the Year – Isle of Man category.

If government wants to act in a way that is truly “pro business”, it might start by helping challenger firms disrupt the status quo in financial services

Friday the 13th – the Sequel

From hand-decorated chocolates to elegant Italian egg cups, Corporate Service at Harrods has unveiled a beautiful range of decadent gifts to suit any brief or budget this Easter.

As part of our 60 second interview series, Citywealth spoke to Helena Robertsson, leader of the Global Family Enterprise platform at EY about onboarding the first ‘digital generation’, and talent concerns within family enterprises.

Daffodil Mulligan sees Corrigan, an old hand in the kitchen, cooking with the energy of a twentysomething.

In our 60 second interview series, Citywealth spoke to David Dorgan, a partner in Appleby’s private client and trusts team, based in Jersey, about passing the Jersey bar, inspiring his team to perform, and taking advantage of Jersey’s coastline at the end of a long day.

Citywealth spoke to Ben Covey, head of private banking at Santander UK about growing Santander’s UK private banking footprint and supporting clients through significant wealth creation events.

For a restaurant that is as foodie as it is sceney, IT London knocks it out of the park.

MasterPeace encourages creativity through ‘mindful painting’ and uses the transformative powers of creativity to revitalize and boost mental wellness.

Concierge services are not a new idea. They’ve been offered in various forms by most private client, focused businesses at some point or another. Yet today they are enjoying a renaissance.

Citywealth spoke to Mark Pearce, partner in Gateley’s private wealth team, about clients’ concerns for privacy, mental health and doing what you love.

When you travel to New York you face that all-important decision of location. Which neighbourhood to choose? Read Citywealth's guide to New York for our tips and recommendations to get the most out of your visit.

Forsters has announced that Emily Exton will become the firm's new Managing Partner on 1 February. Emily succeeds Paul Roberts, who has managed Forsters since 1998.

Waverton Investment Management announces the appointment of Nick Tucker, formerly Managing Director and Head of UBS Domestic Wealth Management business in the UK, as Chief Executive Officer, subject to regulatory approval.

Citywealth spoke to Jacob Smed, managing director of Intertrust Jersey, about accomplishing tangible results, and being home in time to prepare a family meal.

A Contemporary Interpretation of the Classic London Mews House

Whether you are romantic, naughty or nice Molitor’s specially curated packages put a cheeky twist on Valentine's Day

The clinic says High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) heats targeted areas, creating a coagulating effect to the deeper layers of the skin. Acoustic energy is applied to the area you’d like to improve, this reaches the subcutaneous or innermost layer of the skin.

Watch this space: tech funds are bound to continue writing success stories in the world of transformative businesses.

Bringing a taste of Portugal to the City, Bar Douro opens in Broadgate this January

What does 2020 have in store for the wealth management industry?

Corsair completes majority investment in ZEDRA Group

The 12-month red membership box gives unlimited access to a premium concierge service with a full-time dedicated lifestyle manager on call to enhance people’s everyday life

Founder of Compare Retreats, the luxury wellness travel discovery and booking platform, shares the wellness and travel trends she’s most excited about for 2020

Citywealth spoke to Nic Arnold ACA, CTA about her career in the private client tax space and how she helps her clients cut through complexity, make decisions and protect their wealth for generations to come.

In celebration of Burns Night on Saturday 25th January, East London cocktail bar, The Sun Tavern is honouring everything great about Scotland with a special collaboration alongside Craigellachie Whisky

London & Capital has announced the appointment of Guy McGlashan as their new Chief Executive following the death in October of Co-Founder and Managing Director, Daniel Freedman.

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.

A newly expanded spa, stylish pop up yurt and extended range of accommodation, makes Hotel Arlberg in Lech the ideal destination this winter - whether you’re an avid skier or just keen on the apres-ski.

This winter treat yourself and your loved ones to an exclusive stay in a Swiss chalet or deluxe hotel, with activities to impress all the family from Michelin-starred dining under the winter sky to a winter cruise on Lake Geneva.

Co-founders Julien Sevaux and Tarek AbuZayyad today announced the launch of Eighteen48 Partners

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.

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.

Accuro has appointed Mustafa Hussain to the Board of Directors of Accuro Holdings UK Limited and Jonathan McKay has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Accuro Trust (Switzerland) SA.

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.

Sancus BMS Group, the niche asset backed alternative lender, has announced that Bob Rowbotham has joined their team in London as Director of Business Development.

Mac & Wild have teamed up with Highland Park Whisky to bring the wildest private dining experience to London this festive season, with the launch of their Land Rover Private Dining Gun Bus

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.

Deutsche Bank Wealth Management has appointed Gregor Hirt as Global Head of Wealth Discretionary and Marwa Alani as Head of the London Middle East desk.

Citywealth spoke to Alison Parry, Head of Private Wealth in Guernsey and Marie McNeela, Managing Director of Intertrust Guernsey to discuss evolving as a business, looking for growth in unexpected areas, and the importance of its people.

The launch last year of the Guernsey Green Fund, the world’s first regulated green investment fund product, has put Guernsey on the map as a hub for investors focused not only on financial returns but also on environmental sustainability.

Read on for our top recommendations of where to stay, where to dine and where to host clients on the island.

Germany’s wealthy stay loyal to the local economy and invest their assets close to home

Investors and investment managers who are moving to sustainable finance and wanting to take time doing so, it remains to be seen if Gen Z and the Greta effect will let them do so. If ‘extinction’ rather than sustainability is on the United Nations and social media agenda, it remains to be seen if th

Tripping the light fantastic at 5 star Chatwal New York

On Wednesday 16 October 2019, Citywealth's Powerwomen Club will be hosting a lunchtime panel discussion on the difference between being a mentor and a sponsor.

Bespoke wildlife travel outfitter Natural World Safaris has announced the launch of new Aperture safaris for 2020, specialist departures for both experienced and budding photographers.

Simon Black joined Dolfin in September 2018 to bolster the firm’s ability to meet the demands of HNW and UHNW private investors. Today, he serves as Dolfin’s Head of Investment Management.

Great news for Bermuda as blacklisting worries disappear

Fieldfisher is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Golden as the new Head of its Private Client practice as well as the appointment of Alistair Robertson as partner, both from Linklaters.

The end of summer is in sight, and an activity filled trip to 12th Century castle retreat Castello di Vicarello is an idyllic way to see it off.

Kleinwort Hambros has announced the launch of its Career Returners Programme, an initiative aimed at recruiting experienced private banking and investment management professionals who have taken career breaks of two years or more.

JTC has welcomed three new directors in its private wealth division as part of a 36-strong raft of mid-year promotions across its global network.

Close Brothers Asset Management (CBAM) has appointed Alastair Wilson to the role of Managing Director.

In a constant endeavour to achieve new horological heights all the while staying true to its jewellery know-how, Backes & Strauss’ Berkeley Renaissance Duke Tourbillon timepieces house the brand’s very first double peripheral tourbillon mechanism.

Julie’s restaurant is due to reopen following an extensive refurbishment in September 2019, marking the restaurant’s 50th year.

In our 60 second interview series, Citywealth speaks to Richard Fagan, Director at VG, an independent provider of fiduciary and administration solutions based in Jersey, about being flexible to the ways in which clients want to work and allowing employees to make mistakes.

Gezellig is a serious restaurant with serious wines and serious chefs cooking serious food. The great thing is that they‘ve found a way to counterbalance all of this seriousness with an inviting room and relaxed ethos.

Dolfin, an independent and agile wealth management platform, has appointed Richard Webb as Head of Technology

Ocorian and Estera to merge forming a global trust and fund administration leader

Sette is the first European project from Scarpetta, one of the hottest tickets in town and probably the best Italian in Manhattan‘s trendy NoMad district.

Critically acclaimed, authentic Mexican restaurant, Santo Remedio will launch an interactive dining experience ‘Mesa Santa’ this year.

Citywealth speaks to Analjit Singh about his love affair with South Africa and plans for expansion

The ability to track your entire assets in one place, with two clicks

Transformational retreats of Lu Jong (Tibetan Healing Yoga) are being offered in Mozambique and Seville with two exclusive trips confirmed for 2019 by Bibi Schofield, founder of Malabar Retreats and Dominique Caubel, one of Europe’s leading teachers of Lu Jong.

Kate Maurice, a manager at Dixon Wilson, took home the Tomorrow Club Award at the 2019 Magic Circle Awards. In this interview, Kate provides an insight into her daily life and shares some of her recent accomplishments.

David Savage has joined Stewarts as a partner from SG Kleinwort Hambros Bank where he was the Group Senior Sanctions Officer.

You made it. The summer is finally here. Time to unwind, head off on your travels or plan your staycation. Before you put the all important ‘Out of Office’ on, read our selection of summer must-haves and inspiration

Best known for its private banks for wealthy, international clients, at the end of last year Liechtenstein decided to also become a crypto hub.

In our 60 second interview series, Citywealth speaks to Lisa Vanderheide, Tax Director at Stewarts about establishing a new tax investigation arm for the litigation-focused law firm.

Carrying out due diligence for new clients can be time-consuming and laborious, but automating the process through regtech could be a game-changer, believes Dolfin COO Amir Nabi.

Andrew Sams joins multifamily office from Deloitte UK

In our 60 second interview series, Citywealth speaks to Daniel Freedman, managing director at London & Capital about helping clients through difficult periods, and his passion for fruit which in an alternative world might have seen him become a greengrocer.

Boltenko Trust is a boutique trust company for wealthy Russian clients.

26 Days, 15 Golf Courses, 7 Countries, 4 Continents, 1 Private Jet

The lobbying; legalization and consequent institutional value of the medicinal, not recreational, cannabis industry continues to rise and is poised for more growth as a wave of legalization and public pressure for reform, drives change in North America and Europe.

With retirement age increasing, work-life balance being threatened by the inability to switch off from emails, and health becoming more of a priority among millennials; the number of sabbaticals being taken by professionals is expected to increase in the coming years.

Chinese common reporting standard arrives: Chinese govt receive bank account information on residents from 75 countries

If you’re planning a business trip out East and visiting Hong Kong and China, then look no further for recommendations of where to stay, where to dine and where to host your clients...

Emilia Strazzanti collaborates with Campari, McQueens Florist and TT Liquor for Negroni supper club experience

Like a good book, Graeflicher Park, a health and balance resort, near Dortmund in Germany, offers an interesting review of your life and health. With pulse and tongue diagnosis, there is no hiding from the eyes of the ayurvedic physician or as they say in Sanskrit, ‘Vaidya’.

The long-awaited Bob Bob Cité, sister restaurant to Bob Bob Ricard, has arrived. Located within The Leadenhall Building, fondly known as the Cheesegrater, the restaurant is accessed via a separate lift to level 3. But be warned, a dress code applies. “Strictly elegant”, describes the website.

The wealth management industry has struggled to engage with the growing pot of female wealth which has risen to make up to 51 per cent of US personal wealth...

Citywealth’s April French Furnell speaks to Alice Asquith, the founder and creative director behind the ethical activewear brand Asquith. Alice shares the importance of ‘trusting your gut instinct’, women supporting each other and her next challenge: launching in the US.

The announcement in February by Singapore’s Finance Minister of a plan to extend tax exemptions for family offices, which were due to expire this year, has driven further demand from the wealthy in the region to establish more formal structures around their assets.

Dolfin, the agile and independent wealth management platform, has completed its acquisition of the business of London-based Falcon Private Wealth Ltd.

Molitor, the iconic Parisian five-star hotel, has officially opened its magnificent open-air roof-terrace and restaurant for the summer season.

Strabens Hall Limited has appointed Peter Sayers as Head of International Business Development.

RBC Wealth Management, part of Royal Bank of Canada, has announced the appointment of Dave Thomas as Head of RBC Wealth Management – International.

In our 60 second interview series, Citywealth speaks to Jessica May, one of the two founding partners of Peters May, about launching a family law practice and wearing many different ‘hats’.

With Father’s Day around the corner on Sunday 16 June, Citywealth has pulled together the best luxury gifts on offer. From golf weekends to luxury backgammon sets, there is something for everyone.

Santander UK has announced the appointment of Ben Covey as Head of Private Banking, reporting directly to Charlotte Platts, Head of Wealth.

JTC has enhanced its proposition for international private clients after being granted a trust licence in the Cayman Islands.

In our 60 second interview series, Citywealth speaks to Suzanne Kingston, a consultant for Mills & Reeve about the importance of possessing a ‘black book’ of trusted advisors and embarking on a new challenge, a cheese and wine half marathon.

Ocorian, a provider of bespoke administration and fiduciary services to corporate, institutional and private investors, has appointed Anthony Zarmakoupis as its new Chief Financial Officer.

The Holmes Hotel London will open in May. Formerly Park Plaza Sherlock Holmes London, the repositioned hotel situated on Chiltern Street Marylebone, has seen a multi-million-pound refurbishment of the original site

Charles Russell Speechlys has promoted nine lawyers to Partner, effective 1 May 2019, including one partner to the family team and one partner to the private client team.

Kleinwort Hambros, a private bank and wealth manager in the UK, has today announced the launch of a new Luxembourg-listed, actively managed blockchain note.

From Michelin-starred cuisine to quirky speakeasy bars, Jersey has much to offer the business traveller as well as those looking to stay on for a longer break with or without the family. Here you’ll find our top recommendations of where to stay, where to dine and where to host your clients...

Most people understand they need to leave a Will to ensure their assets or businesses are divided and passed on to their families or spouses as they wish, despite this, there are plenty of reports which show the number of inheritance disputes are on the rise...

In our 60 second interview series, Citywealth speaks to Alex McCready, head of reputation and privacy at Vardags about high stakes crisis work and the rise of blackmail threats.

Estera, a leading global provider of funds, corporate and trust services, has appointed Andre de la Mare and Sharon Rogers as Associate Directors in its Guernsey office.

In this exclusive interview, Citywealth speaks to Marina Efraimoglou, the found of Euphoria Retreat about her journey from investment banker to entrepreneur, and her personal battles which inspired her spa philosophy.

The new hires include Tom De Burgh Williams, Luke Keattch and Gary Coe adding strength to Charles Stanley’s regional presence.

Set in the South Pacific’s Fijian archipelago, Laucala Island is a private tropical paradise and ecological Garden of Eden. Laucala combines a unique commitment to the environment that surrounds it with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy.

In our 60 second interview series, Citywealth speaks to Nigel Tait, managing partner of reputation law firm Carter-Ruck about the rise in UHNW clients being blackmailed and still getting a buzz from stopping intrusive or defamatory articles about clients being published.

All in, Imperial Treasure isn‘t for the undiscerning, but if you‘re well-versed in upscale Cantonese, it‘s probably for you.

After 10 years at Schillings, Davina Katz has left the firm and this week launched Katz Partners LLP.

In our 60 second interview series, Citywealth speaks to Richard Jordan who recently joined Gateley Plc, to establish its private client offering in London.

Saffery Champness has announced eight new promotions to its partnership with effect from 1 April 2019.

Forsters has expanded its Family team with the lateral hire of partner Simon Blain from Penningtons Manches LLP and Matthew Brunsdon Tully from 1 Hare Court.

Hound Lodge lies at the heart of Goodwood’s spectacular 12,000-acre Estate. A sense of solitude and peace is found here, deep in the Sussex countryside. This magnificent 10-bedroom sporting lodge is yours to experience in its entirety.

Quilter Cheviot’s Jersey office has continued its recent expansion with the appointment of Tom Lovell as Executive Director.

Is the UK still a golden destination for Russians or are they feeling the chill? Citywealth’s April French Furnell spoke to advisors in the private wealth industry to get views.

Now approaching its 6th birthday, the award-winning Oblix was the first restaurant to open in The Shard back in Spring 2013 and continues to set sky-high standards.

Stonehage Fleming, an independently owned family office, has announced the appointment of Julian Vydelingum as a senior financial Planner in the Wealth Planning team.

Are you a Vata, Pitta or Kapha type? The award-winning luxury destination spa resort Ananda in the Himalayan foothills in Northern India which uses Ayurvedic Tridosha Theory shares their recommendations for diet and fitness according to your Ayurvedic type.

Ooty adds another to notch to London‘s belt as one of the best cities in the world to eat Indian cuisine. As one that homes in on the southern regions of the county, we expect it to vie with Michelin-starred Trishna and Quilon.