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Oracle Capital Group Review
February 2014

Dear Reader

In this edition, we will give you inside knowledge on UK investor visa changes, investment outlook, tax regulation for trusts, London property perspective and many more.

  1. UK Investor Visas: Changes on the Way
  2. Where are the best returns likely to be made in 2014 and risk management approach
  3. The UK Budget: Capital gain tax
  4. Money In Trusts: The Tax Question
  5. Whisky tips: 5 dos and don’ts for the novice to the seasoned connoisseur
  6. Key considerations for buyers of London property in 2014
  7. Recruiting a great team in 5 steps.
  8. 9 steps to make money with art investment
LATEST NEWS

UK Investor Visas: Changes on the Way

By Natalia Makhonina-Byrdan, Head of Business Development at Oracle Capital Group

The UK’s system of granting special visas to high net worth (HNW) individuals is set to change in February. Until now, any overseas national investing £1m in the UK, or showing that they had a personal net worth of £2m plus a £1m loan from a British bank could obtain an Investor Visa (or a Tier 1 Visa, to give it its official name).

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Where are the best returns likely to be made in 2014

By Kirill Ganin, Head of Investment Advisory Services at Oracle Capital Group (Geneva office)

We are relatively optimistic with regard to the market in 2014. We believe that rates will remain low and money remain cheap, so in our opinion indices will continue to rise and most likely reach further record highs later this year. We also remain positive on both equity and debt, and plan to increase our positions as and when we spot good opportunities.

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The UK Budget: Capital gain tax

By Rosie Chalmers, CFO of Oracle Capital Group

The UK’s next Budget will take place on 19th March, when Chancellor George Osborne will set out outline the government’s spending plans and economic strategy for the year ahead. The main Budget takes place in March each year, with an additional Autumn Statement in December when other new measures or changes are announced. The most recent of these took place on 5th December 2013.

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Money In Trusts: The Tax Question

By Svetlana Ryabokon, Head of Wealth Structuring and Fiduciary Services at Oracle Capital Group

Putting money into a trust can be an effective way of passing wealth on to others, particularly your children, without losing too much in tax. But investors must be aware that it is not enough simply to put your money into a trust and forget about it. The money which the trust earns is subject to tax; and an investor needs to seek careful advice if the full benefit is to be gained of using wealth in this way.

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Whisky tips: 5 dos and don’ts for the novice to the seasoned connoisseur

David Nathan-Maister, Director of Oracle Paradis Wine Fund, offers five fool-proof whisky tips. The Oracle Paradis Wine Fund is part of Oracle Capital Group, the independent multi-family office, and offers investors two share classes – Fine Wines and Rare Spirits.

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Property Boutique

Key considerations for buyers of London property in 2014

By Inessa Falina, Head of Ashton Rose (Property division at Oracle Capital Group)

Ashton Rose, the independent boutique property consultancy specialising in the sale and acquisition of premium properties in London, today highlights the key considerations for prospective buyers of London property in 2014, in a market with a much contested future.

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Recruiting a great team in 5 steps.

By Alon Gook, Head of HR and Compliance at Oracle Capital Group

Economy just started to pick up, we finally went out of recession, there are still 2.39 million unemployed in UK, property prices are climbing up daily, but how does the job market look like at the beginning of 2014?

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9 steps to make money with art investment

By James Butterwick, art advisor to Oracle Capital Group

To successfully invest in art one needs to be detached, less rational and less in control, leaving many of the decisions to those better qualified than yourself. Larry Gagossian, one the greatest dealers in the world today said, “an art investment can also be a bad investment.” Therefore, buy the art, not the investment. If you have the great art that others covet, you’ll make money.

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About Oracle Capital Group

Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Luxembourg, Oracle Capital Group provides comprehensive, tailored and confidential services for high-net-worth individuals and their families, including investment advisory (through the offices in Switzerland and the Bahamas), wealth structuring and asset protection, asset financing and insurance, legal case management, property development, and concierge services. Oracle Capital Group has 7 offices (London, Luxembourg, Geneva, Nassau, Moscow, Almaty and Limassol) and employs over 100 staff worldwide.
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