Bridging loans are designed to "bridge the gap" between a present expense and a future cash flow. With this in mind, they are useful tools for landlords or homeowners who intend to refurbish or renovate their property. By providing property owners with liquidity, refurbishment bridging loans enable them to increase their property's value without requiring the cash up front.

At the crossroads of Europe and the Mediterranean, Gibraltar has long been recognised as a strategic financial centre. Its stability, internationally respected regulatory framework, and efficient tax system make it an attractive jurisdiction for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors. Private banking in Gibraltar continues to evolve, shaped by regulatory developments, digital transformation, and a growing demand for bespoke financial solutions

A fiduciary is an individual or organisation entrusted with managing wealth, including investment portfolios, luxury assets, properties, and funds. A fiduciary is anyone legally obligated to act in someone else’s best interest, covering roles like financial advisors, estate executors, and corporate directors. Trustees, however, are a specific type of fiduciary responsible for managing a trust’s assets in line with the trust’s terms, solely for the beneficiaries’ benefit.

Partner and head of Private Wealth Disputes at law firm Hugh James, Roman Kubiak TEP, looks at developments which have shaped the global trusts landscape. Trusts have long been a cornerstone of wealth management and estate planning. However, in recent years, we've seen a significant shift in the global financial landscape, with an increasing emphasis on transparency and regulation. These changes have had profound implications for the trust industry.

ZEDRA’s Co-Regional Head of Asia, James Russell discusses how recent tax legislation changes firmly establish Hong Kong as a global leader for family offices. Hong Kong has unveiled tax incentives and family office tax concessions, which, coupled with the city’s great financial infrastructure, have been attracting family offices in their droves.

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