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Withers teams up with NY lawyer on citizenship by investment
A New York lawyer and an international law firm are joining forces in a venture aimed at internationally mobile high net worth individuals looking to secure additional citizenship or residency rights through investment programmes.
PEOPLE MOVES: HSBC, Fidelity and Momentum
HSBC appoints a Hong-Kong based global head of private wealth solutions, Fidelity creates a head of stewardship and sustainability role, while Momentum Pensions has named a head of business development for the Middle East and Asia.
‘First of its kind’ trust set up for politician
Trust lawyers acting for a colourful Italian mayor have set up an innovative blind trust for his businesses, which include Italy’s leading basketball team.
Non-dom tax swoop could trigger exodus
Commercial property tax changes could lead to a UK non-dom exodus, international law firm Withers has warned.
The name’s Bond, Offshore Bond: UK policyholder beware!
Should a European policyholder (assuming that they are also the life insured) become UK tax resident, the question arises of how foreign insurance bonds are taxed in the UK writes Mara Monte, associate in Withers’ Private Client and Tax team.