Guest Article Archive

Offshore
10 May 2010

Family Investment Companies - A Flexible Vehicle

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White Papers
12 April 2010

Rating Agencies Under The Spotlight

There appears to be a full-fledged assault on credit rating agencies taking place in the courts of...

Client Affairs
31 March 2010

Estate Planning Under Shariah Law

Estate planning takes particular forms and must adhere to certain rules under Shariah law. Sarasin,...

Investment Strategies
22 March 2010

The Ins And Outs Of Structured Products - Credit Suisse

The structured products market has been on a roller-coaster since the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers...

Legal
3 March 2010

Big Divorce Cases Turn Spotlight On Asset Valuation Shifts

A contentious issue arising from the financial consequences of a divorce is asset valuation. In the...

Client Affairs
10 February 2010

It Pays To Listen To What Clients Want

Listening and responding to comments from clients can sound like a piece of well-worn wisdom to...

Investment Strategies
4 January 2010

Steady As She Goes In 2010

After two years of market turmoil and dramatic shifts in indices, 2010 should herald a calmer,...

Wealth Strategies
14 December 2009

What Wealth Managers Can Learn From Pension Funds

The pension fund industry, coping with issues such as yawning deficits and mounting liabilities,...

Investment Strategies
1 December 2009

Australian Economy Packs A Punch

The latest rise in official Australian interest rates this week to 3.75 per cent underscores the...

Compliance
30 November 2009

No Time To Waste In Preparing For RDR

A key part of the change in professional standards under the UK’s Retail Distribution Review is...

Legal
20 November 2009

A Curious Test Of Residency Requirements

Managers of hedge funds with operations based in the UK are increasingly concerned that changes to...

Investment Strategies
30 October 2009

New Momentum Builds For Art Funds After Crisis

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Offshore
12 October 2009

Risks For Offshore Firms In Being Treated As UK-Resident

The risk of an offshore company being treated as resident in the UK is one faced by many family...

Strategy
23 September 2009

Building Businesses, Relationships With Roth Conversions

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Tax
21 September 2009

Building business, relationships with Roth Conversions

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Strategy
15 September 2009

Booming Brazil Is Big Favourite For Chinese Investors - Here Is Why

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Investment Strategies
15 September 2009

The Rewards Of Being An Angel Investor

Although they are becoming better known through television shows and media exposure, more needs to...

Investment Strategies
4 August 2009

Beware Panic About Risks Of Resurgent UK Inflation - Fidelity

Fears that inflation will return as a scourge of the UK economy may be understandable or may prove...

Legal
13 July 2009

Pre-Nups Have Won Greater Recognition In English Law

A recent case makes it clear that in the right circumstances, the existence of a pre-nuptial...

Legal
29 June 2009

Resolving Issues Early In Marriage Separations

In divorce cases, one issue that comes up is the sheer length of time over which assets and...