What defines excellence when fulfilling the needs of a banking client?
What defines excellence when fulfilling the needs of a banking client? With over forty years in the banking industry, including five as Head of Private Clients ...
Why choose a Retirement Mortgage over Equity Release?
Why choose a Retirement Mortgage over Equity Release? When people in later life borrow money against their property, should they opt for traditional equity rele...
The later life lending market comes of age
The later life lending market comes of age The ‘later life’ market has become one of the most competitive areas of the mortgage sector, and one in which Hampden...
Why are more and more banks no longer offering services for Trusts?
Why are more and more banks no longer offering services for Trusts? A number of well-known banks in the UK have stopped offering traditional banking services to...
Wealth and assets data underscores the value of high-end property
Wealth and assets data underscores the value of high-end property Property wealth in the UK has grown 51% over the past decade to a total of £5.5 trillion, at a...
Is your family protected from inheritance tax?
Is your family protected from inheritance tax? In 2022, the Government raised a record £6.1bn from inheritance tax (IHT) and, with the nil rate band frozen, tha...
Analysis of HM Land Registry data shows resilience in the prime property market
Analysis of HM Land Registry data shows resilience in the prime property market Analysis of the latest price paid data from HM Land Registry1 shows that the per...
Why consider a Private Bank?
Why consider a Private Bank? Kevin Eagles has been reflecting on what typically triggers a client to decide to switch bank. They generally move after becoming f...
Are you prepared for a 20% rise in school fees?
Are you prepared for a 20% rise in school fees? Choosing a private education is a significant and lengthy financial commitment which requires careful considerat...
Dispelling the myths about ‘typical’ Private Banking clients.
Dispelling the myths about ‘typical’ Private Banking clients. There’s a popular misconception that private banks are only really for the Lords and Ladies, leade...