Overnight, many businesses have gone from doing financially ok or financially well, to survival mode. And we get it. But when things get tough, trying to deal with things by yourself will likely cause more issues. You have to plan ahead and navigate the potential problems that may derail your business (even if they seem […]
For asset-rich but cash-strapped individuals, luxury asset lending is growing. Whether the collateral is a watch, yacht, fine art, a luxury handbag, or classic car, many high-net-worth individuals are using luxury assets as security. Luxury asset lending is not a new phenomenon – in fact, much has been written about the intertwined history of banking […]
In early March, many leading investors and experts met at the Sukuk Summit 2018 in London to discuss one of the oldest and most underdeveloped elements of the global market – Islamic finance. At the Summit, delegates specifically focused on the Sukuk: a bond structured to generate returns to investors whilst complying with Islamic finance […]
Asset and fund management- At the beginning of June 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) sent letters to 20 of Britain’s largest asset management companies asking them to provide details of their Brexit contingency plans. The FCA’s letter contained 30 questions, including whether or not UK-based companies are planning to relocate staff or operations to […]
Are you owed money by someone who is in dire financial straits? If so, you are not alone. In the first quarter of 2016, more than 20,000 people were declared bankrupt in Britain. That means there are a lot of unsecured creditors wondering if they will ever see their money again. So what steps can […]
Summer is only a few months away and everyone is making plans for their annual trip abroad. Most of us spend time selecting the perfect hotel or apartment and pay for the amount of time we use it each season. But what if you could: get a cheaper rate for accommodation each year, even during […]
Following the last major financial crisis, the Government, facing serious pressure from the public, made concerted efforts to crack down on the use of trusts for tax avoidance. While it is commendable that Westminster is using legislative reform to stop serious tax evasion (which costs the country an estimated £80 million per annum), as so […]
