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Why India's Super-Rich Are Buying A 'Plan B' Abroad For Their Families
For India's ultra-rich, moving abroad is no longer simply about expanding a business or sending children to a foreign university. A growing number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs) are now looking at overseas residency and citizenship as part of their long-term wealth strategy. For some, it is about succession planning. For others, it is a […]
Wealth Management Industry to Reach $180.90 Trillion by 2031 as Digital Advisory and Private Markets Accelerate Growth
The "Wealth Management – Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The market report analyzes the industry by client type, asset class, provider type, delivery model, and geography. Market forecasts are provided in terms of value in USD. The global wealth management market is […]
How wealthy families are rewriting their philanthropy playbooks
Many of the world’s wealthiest families are using their financial resources to help their communities and to address society’s greatest challenges. The trend reflects a growing desire among these families to turn their wealth into real and lasting impact. Just cutting a cheque doesn’t cut it anymore. From charitable giving to strategic philanthropy […]
Wealth manager and law firm partner on IHT/pensions support
Depledge Strategic Wealth Management and Ansons Law have partnered to support clients with the “potentially disastrous” inclusion of unspent pension pots in inheritance tax (IHT) calculations. The firms highlighted the IHT increases clients are set to face, with both organisations having seen a marked rise in estate and succession planning enquiries so far this […]
Former Rye Resident and Founder of The UHNW Institute Dies at 68
Stephen Emanuel Prostano, 68, of Greenwich, Conn. (formerly of Rye) died on Aug. 11, 2026. Steve faced health challenges over the last several years with quiet strength and determination. Born on Aug. 30, 1957, to Joyce and Emanuel Prostano, Steve grew up with his younger sister, Loren (Prostano) Hayden, in Hamden, Conn. At […]
Collector car market: performance, trends, and opportunities
Over the past two decades, the global collector car market has matured from a niche enthusiast pursuit into a recognised alternative collector asset class. In doing so, it has become increasingly relevant to wealth managers and family offices looking beyond traditional financial instruments. Depending on the parameters used to define the market, the total […]
FCA warns wealth managers over fees, financial crime and AI risks
The FCA has warned wealth managers to strengthen standards around fees, fair value and financial crime controls, while managing the risks associated with growing AI adoption across the sector. Lucy Castledine, director of consumer investments at the FCA, said the UK wealth management sector had a “real opportunity” to help more people invest with […]
Why Philanthropy Is A School For Inheritance
When business owners think about inheritance, the conversation usually starts with assets. How should wealth be transferred? Which structures will protect it? Who will eventually take over the business? Those are important questions. But over the years, I've come to believe they're not the most important ones. The real challenge isn't transferring wealth. […]
UK jobs market nearing something of a trough as focus turns to Budget
“The UK employment market appears to be nearing something of a trough. Payrolled employee numbers fell by 78,000 or 0.3% between June 2025 and June 2026, but were largely unchanged on the month, decreasing just 13,000 or 0.0% between May and June, while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.9%. The early estimate for […]
MacKenzie Scott New Novel: Billionaire Returns to Fiction
MacKenzie Scott has spent the past several years making headlines for giving away billions. Now, the billionaire philanthropist is returning to the work she was doing long before her fortune became the story: writing fiction. According to The New York Times, Scott revealed that she has written a new novel, Last Days in Two […]
Apollo Stock And Other Wealth Management Names Tied To California Tax Risk
California’s wealth tax fight has turned into a high stakes story about where ultra high net worth money sits and where it moves next. If Proposition 40 fades, some investors may see a clearer path for wealth retention and risk taking. If it passes, the concern shifts to capital flight and local strain. This […]