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Most people think of London as one great metropolis. Fewer realize that, buried inside it, sits a political and financial organism of its own: the City of London, the ancient “Square Mile.” It covers just 1.12 square miles, yet it remains the historic core of London, home to roughly 8,600 residents, about 678,000 workers, its … Read more
deVere Group’s data reveals that over a third of wealthy clients are rethinking their residency for tax relief and stability—part of a deliberate ‘Great Wealth Migration’ from the UK, Europe, and beyond. High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) are voting with their feet—and fortunes—as global fiscal landscapes shift. New deVere Group findings show that 35% of its 80,000 … Read more
When investors and global citizens think of trusted financial institutions with deep heritage and modern capabilities, Lloyds Bank consistently ranks near the top — not just in the UK, but in the offshore banking world. For investors exploring secure, sophisticated, and globally respected banking partners, Lloyds’ longstanding reputation and evolving service offerings make it a … Read more
The Isle of Man is making a deliberate bet: invest roughly £1 billion to lift trend growth toward ~3%, create 5,000 new jobs, and expand the working population enough to keep the Island’s public finances, services, and living standards moving in the right direction. That’s not just “economic development speak.” It’s a survival plan for … Read more
A rare and dramatic scene has unfolded at Quantico, Virginia. Dubbed the “Gathering of Eagles,” President Donald Trump — in his role as Commander in Chief — reportedly summoned all commanders of the U.S. Military to a high-level meeting at “The Farm” in Quantico. This event, held just after the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon … Read more
In 2025, the United Kingdom’s sweeping tax reforms triggered one of the largest wealth outflows in modern European history. With changes to the UK’s global tax regime, more than 16,500 high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) have already departed, marking a watershed moment nicknamed “WEXIT”—wealth exit. For many of these individuals, the destination of choice has not been … Read more
In the old days, the British sent their boats full of opium to China. They wanted tea and silk and silver. China wanted none of the poison. The emperor issued edicts. Burn the opium. Close the ports. No more foreign devils ashore. It was a straight-up collision between trade and sovereignty. The British gunboats answered … Read more
‘Only five big countries act as conduit-OFCs,’ the researchers from Corpnet said in a new report. ‘Together these five conduits channel 47% of corporate offshore investment from tax havens, according to the data we analysed.’ The two biggest conduits by far are the Netherlands (23%) and the United Kingdom (14%), followed by Switzerland (6%), Singapore … Read more
Washington, D.C., October 6, 2016: A major new report from the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate calls on governments and finance institutions to scale up and shift investment for sustainable infrastructure as a fundamental strategy to spur growth. “Investing in sustainable infrastructure is essential to solve all the world’s most pressing problems,” said … Read more