Four years ago, UK Finance Minister, George Osbourne, dealt a big blow to foreign investors when he announced that capital gains made on UK property investment by foreign investors would be taxed, goi…
Multi-Currency Portfolio Investing
A Portfolio with Global Intelligence The last 10 years have delivered varied returns for investors in stocks, bonds and other assets, largely dependent on the unfolding of economic and policy events. …
Safety Net: The Promise of Money Market Funds
Hitting the sweet spot Akinwunmi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), recently grabbed global headlines. At this year’s just-concluded G7 Summit in Biarritz (France), Adesina had…
Travel & Gastronomy: The World’s Top Luxury Cruises
Experiential. Far-Flung. Personal : The Great Escape The world’s wealthiest individuals managed to lose a cumulative US$2.9 trillion last year. Yet the same set of people are tipped to turn the global…
Estate Planning & The Blended Family
Saxophone player, jazz enthusiast and avid art collector: Safaricom CEO, Bob Collymore, passes on, but leaves behind a very rich legacy | Photo © Pete Muller/FT The Complexities of Life Bob…
Wrist Power: Distinctive Watches
Timeless Trade Owning a luxury watch has long been an indicator of status and buying power, and these two scenarios – even though disarmingly different – underscore the fact: In 2018, the most expens…
Fixed Income Opportunities
Piecing the Puzzle: The Bear Continues To Show its Teeth When markets go awry, as they have continued to do this year, it’s hard to hide in equities. Fortunately for investors, there are other asset …
Managing Your Tax Liabilities
The Intricacies of Tax Management For the Royal Family, the joy of the arrival of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s baby brings with it the more serious world of personal finance. From a tax perspectiv…
The Best Universities – 2019
Enriching Lives for Generations The recent Hollywood cash-for-admissions scandal shows how excellent schools are considered so precious that parents will risk huge fines and even jail sentences to get…
Venture Investing
Decoding The Investment Map Emerging-market assets may be enjoying a surprisingly strong start to the year, but Africa’s most populous country and biggest oil producer, Nigeria, may just be missing ou…
