Is it worth investing in cryptocurrencies?
We need to start with a philosophical point. Behind any query about investing in a particular asset class, or a specific asset within that class, is an implicit concern about risk….
Make the most of your tax reliefs
It’s always a good idea to take advantage of your annual tax reliefs and allowances wherever you can. This year, though, it’s more important than ever, due to recent changes….
New tax year brings new challenges for earners
The spring budget brought changes to the tax system that will affect different people in different ways With the UK and Scottish governments paying out huge sums of money both through…
Asset management firms targeted by cyber criminals
The sheer scale of the wealth handled by the sector makes it a prime target for attack. TierneyMJ / Shutterstock
Why family planning really matters
Often the perception of family lawyers is that they are just there for divorce or when people are fighting over their children. But at Burness Paull, our family Law Team has…
The more things change, the more they stay the same
Succession has been a prominent subject in British public and political life during 2022 At Burness Paull ‘succession’ – the action or process of inheriting a title, office or property…
Planet or profits? Why ESG investors still face a challenge
Funds that prioritise socialand environmentalbenefits are popular but problematic ESG funds, short for Environmental, Social and Governance, are attracting more and more investor attention every year. According to the data…
Portfolios under pressure in inflationary times
After decades of low inflation, wealth managers and investors are having to rethink their strategies Wealth managers and investors are facing a set of circumstances that very few of them…
How much is enough?
Professional golf is a sport awash with money. The top stars earn millions. Tiger Woods, surely the world’s most famous golfer, has earned more than US$120 million from his PGA…
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Why we’re at a crossroads on the journey to net zero
The SCDI blueprint outlines opportunities for a collaborative green industrial revolution The Scottish Council for Development and Industry’s 2030 Blueprint, Making a Good Living, with its positive outlook and ambition for, among other things, clean energy and decarbonisation, arrives at a critical point in Scotland’s journey to net zero. Resilience needs to be built into our…
Ups and down of a rollercoaster corporate year
It’s been something of a roller coaster ride this year in Scotland’s corporate and M&A sector. That’s hardly surprising given the huge disruption caused by Covid-19. However, it hasn’t been…
Why green recovery is the best hope
Post-coronavirus focus must be on efforts to tackle climate change