Wealth Management
An Empire of Pain: Inside the Sackler Family’s $10 Billion Financial Escape
Uncover the complex financial web the Sackler family used to shield billions from the opioid crisis, a tale of finance, ethics, and accountability.
Beyond the Headlines: Does the UK Tax System Really ‘Eat the Rich’?
Contrary to popular belief, the UK tax system is surprisingly gentle on the super-rich, with the top 0.1% often paying a lower effective tax rate.
The Bard’s Billions: What Shakespeare Can Teach Modern Investors About Building Wealth
Discover the surprising financial genius of William Shakespeare and how his 16th-century investment strategies can inform your portfolio today.
Driving Alpha: What Hong Kong’s Supercar Scene Reveals About Wealth, Investment, and Economic Signals
Hong Kong’s supercar scene is more than a hobby; it’s a barometer for wealth, a lucrative alternative investment class, and a frontier for fintech.
Beyond the Wrapping Paper: A Financier’s Guide to Gifting, Grandchildren, and Inheritance Tax
A witty letter to the FT sparks a deep dive into tax-smart gifting, wealth transfer, and why financial love is the greatest gift of all.
The Investor’s Blueprint: What an Artist’s 18th-Century Home Teaches Us About 21st-Century Finance
Discover how an artist’s home restoration offers profound lessons for modern finance, blending historical value with fintech innovation for a resilient portfolio.
The Billion-Dollar Blueprint: Deconstructing Beyoncé’s Financial Empire
Beyoncé’s new billionaire status is a masterclass in finance, investing, and brand strategy, offering a blueprint for modern wealth creation.
The Arnault Gambit: Why a €200M Real Estate Spree in a Sluggish Paris Signals a Masterclass in Contrarian Investing
Bernard Arnault’s family has invested nearly €200M in Parisian luxury real estate, a contrarian move signaling confidence in a sluggish market.
Beyond the Blueprint: What a Mid-Century Architectural Icon Teaches Us About Modern Investing
Discover what Rudolph Schindler’s architectural marvel, the Lechner House, can teach modern investors about asset valuation, scarcity, and portfolio diversification.
The Billion-Dollar Potato: Inside the Family Feud Threatening the McCain Foods Dynasty
A C$1bn buyout demand from an heir has ignited a family feud within the McCain Foods dynasty, exposing the complex world of private company valuation.
The Architecture of Alpha: Unlocking Portfolio Value in Forgotten Masterpieces
Discover how restoring architectural masterpieces is a savvy investment strategy, blending cultural value with portfolio diversification and fintech innovation.
The Art Market’s Paradox: Decoding the Revival for the Modern Investor
The art market shows signs of revival, but a closer look reveals a seismic shift in taste, posing new challenges and opportunities for modern investors.