Why more and more Scots couples are saying ‘I do’ to the prenup
In recent years, the use of prenuptial agreements in Scotland has been on the rise. More and more couples are recognising that marriage isn’t just about romance – it can...
Tax changes will focus attention on how to adapt financial plans
This year, the Autumn Budget has attracted even more interest and attention than usual.At the time of writing, it is yet to come, but as you read this article now...
‘If you want to get a bit more space and comfort, you pay that little extra to travel first class: that’s what private banking’s like’
High street banks have been shutting branches while recent years have seen private banks grow and prosper in Scotland Our banking habits have been changing. And while digital transactions on...
Chancellor aims hard hit on higher income taypayers
Concern widespread over Chancellor’s warnings of ‘tough choices’ If ‘soak the rich’ is now a serious statement of intent from the Labour Govern ment, then an increasing number of moderately...
‘Breadth of expertise to meet even the most complex financial needs’
Pure play private bank, Union Bancaire Privée (“UBP”) is one of the world’s largest family-owned and managed private banks with CHF 171.7bn (£157.6bn) in client assets (as at 30 June...
Dispelling the myths about ‘typical’ private banking clients
There’s a popular misconception that private banks are only really for lords and ladies, leaders of industry, sporting superstars or fim stars. Don’t get me wrong – we’re pleased to...
Family investment companies: A vehicle worth considering?
For those of us without mind-reading abilities, it’s difficult to know what Chancellor Rachel Reeves may announce in the Autumn Budget.As inheritance tax (IHT) changes are rumoured to be on...
It’s more than a storm in a teacake for Sir Boyd
Sir Boyd Tunnock might be a sprightly 92 but he is mighty angry about the Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ attack on family businesses. Shares in family-owned firms will be subject to...
Challenge of navigating new IHT landscape
We might have expected that five months, one consultation document and thousands of tractors driven through London later, the dust might have started to settle. The challenge of navigating new...
Reeves puts HMRC on track for record inheritance tax haul
While Chancellor Rachel Reeves didn’t deliver any more tax-rising shocks in her Spring statement, it does not mean she has let higher earners with property assets off the hook. Reeves...