PraxisIFM all aboard with Variety Sailing Trust sponsorship
PraxisIFM has become local Jersey Charity the Variety Sailing Trust’s main sponsor. The Variety Sailing Trust was established 28 years ago in partnership with the Government of Jersey Youth Service with the aim of providing sailing opportunities for disadvantaged young people and children with special needs. The charity operates a...
Read morePraxisIFM London supports mentoring initiative
Seven members of our London office have volunteered to be Envision business mentors throughout the academic spring and summer terms. Envision is a UK charity supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to build confidence and develop employability skills by tackling real-world social problems. The role of the scheme’s business mentors...
Read moreGuernsey hurdling star targets Tokyo
PraxisIFM has renewed its sponsorship of Guernsey hurdling star and Olympic hopeful Alastair Chalmers. Ala, who is also backed by German sporting brand Puma, specialises in the 400m hurdles and is currently the U20 British record holder and member of the British Athletics 2021 Olympic and Paralympic Futures Academy Programme....
Read moreRelocating to the UAE – the changing landscape
Blue sky thinking in this small Arab Sheikhdom seems to be the order of the day. In these times of COVID19, a liberal more open and flexible attitude exists which aims to attract and retain the best talented people whether they be in industry, sciences or the arts. Martyn Crespel...
Read moreA holistic approach to private wealth
The “Ten Domains” model published by The UHNW Institute offers clarity of thought for private client practitioners. The Institute is a non-profit, independent “Think Tank” focusing on thought leadership for ultra-high net worth families, family offices, their advisers and those serving those families more generally. The Institute believes that this...
Read moreIFM leading the way on sustainability regulation
International Fund Management Ltd (IFM) has announced that as an alternative investment fund manager (AIFM), it is fully compliant with the EU’s new Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulations (SFDR). SFDR has been introduced to satisfy the appetite for greater clarity and transparency at both AIFM and product levels. While the UK...
Read moreBoard appointment for PraxisIFM Group
The PraxisIFM Group has announced the appointment of a new Board member, with Peter Gillson joining as a Non-Executive Director. Mr Gillson is also Non-Executive Director of the Group’s largest shareholder, the Financial Services Opportunities Investment Fund Limited (FSOIF) and will represent the fund on the PraxisIFM Board. He co-founded...
Read moreSustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)
2015 was a defining year in the fight against climate change. On 25 September 2015, the UN adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development which placed the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at its core. This was followed on 12 December 2015 by the Paris Agreement, a legally binding international...
Read moreUK Budget update
Yesterday’s UK Budget provided some positive news for our SME clients. Business grants, the stamp duty holiday extension and the still competitive corporation tax rates increases (which are not due to be implemented until 2023 in any event) will be well received. The widely-anticipated stamp duty holiday extension should help...
Read moreFlexible family investment arrangements
A growing trend among family offices, along with major family wealth structures, is to establish Private Family Funds (PFFs) to create formalised investment vehicles. In this article Head of Wealth Structuring David Piesing looks at the advantages of PFF and why they are becoming increasingly popular. In many respects PFF...
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