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Global Law Firms in Singapore Vie for the Ultra-Rich

Firms are vying to serve the many high-net-worth individuals and families from across Asia that are establishing a base in Singapore.

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Art Transactions, Anonymity & AML

In August, discussions in the private client community largely focused on the use of potential money laundering through art sales. Of late, the…

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6 Economic Predictions for the Next 5 Years: Northern Trust, 2021

The economy will likely bounce back this year, but 2021 and beyond is more uncertain, CIO Bob Browne tells ThinkAdvisor.

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Cuatrecasas Parts Ways with FC Barcelona Over Messi Transfer

The FC Barcelona captain may leave the club after 20 years.

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3 Steps to Better Client Referral Rates

Boosting organic growth is hard, but asking employees for their ideas and using innovative processes can make it easier.

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How ESG Data Affects Investors' Fund Choices: Morningstar

Even during market turbulence, investors value sustainability considerations, researchers found.

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Tax increases: The world is on the brink of having to make some difficult decisions

The Global Elite "Rising Stars" Membinar in early August focused on the future of the international private client and the consequent advisory work.…

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How Robust Is Your Structure? The Trustee Identity Crisis

This update comes from a Global Elite Membinar, hosted by leading trust and estate litigators in July 2020. Trustee conflict If we were held…

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The International Private Client in the Middle East during COVID-19

Middle Eastern families tend to fall into three categories when considering the effect of COVID-19 on their planning abilities: Families who…

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The Private Client Industry in Russia during COVID-19

It was a welcome surprise to see the majority of wealthy Russian clients return home during the pandemic and immediately gather their family back together. For…

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