INSIGHTS

Welcome to the autumn edition of The Wire
While we’ve been enjoying heatwaves at home and the success of the Lionesses at the Euros in Switzerland, the global economic outlook has continued to

Why the moon could be worth trillions to whoever mines it first
Scientific research suggests that the surface of the moon could hold trillions of dollars’ worth of platinum and other precious metals. While these valuable deposits

How to protect yourself from scammers
Anti-virus software and online protection company McAfee reported back in August 2024 on an AI-powered investment scam. The scam used “deepfakes” – AI-generated videos designed

5 reasons why intergenerational planning is key as a HNWI
As a high net worth individual (HNWI), you’ll have very firm ideas about what you want to happen to your wealth when you die. You

Is a UK “wealth tax” inevitable, and what might it look like?
The size of the current budget gap facing the UK government is subject to debate. Two recent articles from the Guardian and the Telegraph, appearing

Could you be significantly underestimating the cost of your HNW retirement?
Recent figures published by PensionsAge highlight a worrying disparity between pension wealth and retirees’ perceptions. Survey results suggest that savers across all wealth bands are

Far-reaching consequences for retirement planning
A new era for pension funds following a significant shift in tax policy Over the next few years, significant changes to pensions and Inheritance Tax

Summary Q3 2025
The coming quarters are likely to be one of slow and slowing Tariffs have muddied the water as consumers and companies dragged forward demand to

Markets Outlook Q3 2025
One too many Wasted Sunsets, One too many for the road Good news – it’s summer! The sun is warm, the BBQ’s have been fired

Oil – flowing steady?
The narrative for the oil market for the bulk of the year has been relatively straightforward. An excess of supply through increases in production from

Welcome to the summer edition of The Wire
We were lucky enough to receive an early taste of summer this year, with 2025 providing the highest 1 May temperatures on record. Fingers crossed

How to pay less tax in 2025 as a high net worth individual
A lot has happened since the 2024 Autumn Budget. The 2025 Spring Statement, for one, not to mention a torrent of tariffs from the White