PayPal has officially claimed its entry into the crypto market, giving its UK users the ability to buy, sell and hold Bitcoin on its platform. With over 400 million active users worldwide, the major player in finance has pledged to make cryptocurrency ‘a funding source for purchases’, marking a pivotal moment for cryptocurrencies and their
Hong Kong is famous for its towering skyscrapers and equally impressive, centuries-old temples, but there’s more to Hong Kong that makes it popular. Hong Kong is also home to a well-established private wealth management industry with extensive experience in serving high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) from China and other Asian countries. As such, Hong Kong has long
Famed for its political neutrality, Switzerland is the world’s largest wealth management centre for international assets, according to Deloitte Wealth Management Centre Ranking. The ranking analysed global wealth management centres by size, performance, and competitiveness, placing Switzerland ahead of many thriving wealth management hubs, including the UK, USA, and Singapore. So, what makes Switzerland the
Singapore is one of the world’s leading offshore wealth management hubs, with the fastest-growing population of high-net-worth individuals who are further strengthening the city-states wealth. The Singaporean government has done much to boost brand ‘Singapore’, cementing its world-renowned reputation and offering tax-incentive schemes to families and businesses from across the globe. The city-state also offers
One of the most important parts of retirement planning is to answer the question: “How much money do I need to retire?”. The answer to this question varies from person to person, as it largely depends on your current income and the lifestyle you want and expect to lead in retirement. Despite the introduction of
Offshore company formation can be a complicated, lengthy and tedious process when going at it alone. While it is possible to set up an offshore company yourself, there are legitimate reasons why a regulated consultant should handle offshore company formation. 1. Offshore company formation is often associated with dodgy dealings If you’ve read news articles
Expats: those who live and work all over the world in different countries from the one they call home. Not only is there the challenge of becoming accustomed to different cultures and food, but it also comes with the challenge of managing money in a different country, with a different currency alongside its own rules
Many private sector businesses are family-owned and managed by first generation founders. As these businesses mature and grow, there is an increasing need to protect not only the core business assets, but the family’s personal assets as well. “Succession planning and wealth distribution, in what can be a highly complex family structure, is incredibly important
The Wealth Tax Commission has released a report recommending a one-off wealth tax in the UK to raise revenue and repair public finances in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The one-off wealth tax on millionaire households is estimated to raise up to £260bn over five years, if the threshold was set at £1m per household
Home to many financial institutions, Hong Kong has long been recognised as a prime location for financial services. But amid the anti-government protests in 2019, there has been concern regarding the growth of the city’s economy, slumping Hong Kong into a long recession. While optimists believe the turbulence will subside and banks will recover, others
