THE WIRE

The future belongs to prepared families Welcome to your autumn edition of The Wire, in which we’re focusing on the theme of stewardship. And after a summer of high temperatures, the heat remains on for high net worth families who are facing more financial decisions than ever this autumn, not

As a high net worth individual (HNWI), you likely know what your portfolio is worth. But do you have a clearly defined sense of what your wealth is for? Financial success can build confidence, create freedom, and foster contentment, but there are limitations to focusing solely on stock market performance,

The so-called “great wealth transfer” is underway and, according to Unbiased, could see up to an estimated £7 trillion pass between generations over the next few decades. Careful estate planning means you might have a good idea of the assets you will pass on. What’s harder to predict, though, is

When the world is unpredictable, it can be easy to feel anxious. Everything from climate and politics to the economy and household pressures can cause understandable concern. But uncertainty needn’t be feared… if you’re prepared. Financial resilience is about exactly that – building contingencies and adaptability into your plans from

The Inheritance Tax (IHT) landscape is changing. As rising asset values meet frozen allowances and imminent pension rule changes, more UK families will be pulled into the IHT net. High net worth individuals (HNWIs) and their families could see significant liabilities unless plans are put in place, and reports suggest

On 20 July 2026, Andy Burnham became UK prime minister. Alongside analysis of his cabinet reshuffle and the launch of No. 10 North, public commentary has focused on an estimated £4.7 billion funding gap. This gap is linked to the Iran War, additional defence spending, and Labour Party manifesto promises

Dutch children are regularly judged to be among the happiest in the world. A UNICEF report published in May 2025 ranked the Netherlands highest for overall child wellbeing among 43 countries, ahead of Denmark and France. The Netherlands also came out on top of Children’s Society research into life satisfaction