With the increases in the divorce rate, cross-border marriages and people entering into their second and third marriages late in their lives, pre-nuptial agreements, or pre-nups, are becoming more popular. But how useful is a pre-nup? Could a trust be the solution?

With calls coming from governments across the globe for greater transparency and cooperation from offshore jurisdictions, what does this mean for the future of banking privacy?

"When do you think that the market will return to normal?" is a question that we are often asked. 

Modern travellers can get very romantic about the places they visit on holiday. They “love“ Africa, India or whatever beautiful part of the world they travel to. But do they end up destroying what they love: by the hotels that get built to accommodate them, by the cars they drive in while they are there and by the aeroplanes they travel in to get there?

Following UK Chancellor Alistair Darling's plans for a fixed annual charge of £30,000 on long-term residents claiming non-domicile status, our experts discuss who is likely to be affected and what the changes mean to their tax situation.

As HSBC Private Bank once again sponsors the British Classic Car Meeting in St Moritz this July, Peter Braunwalder discusses why so many people still harbour a passion for such motors.

How do you prepare your children for their inheritance? There is no golden rule to ensure that your children use the money you leave them to make their lives, and the world, better rather than worse; but there are some useful guidelines.

In April and May, HSBC Private Bank (UK) Ltd celebrated its expansion into Ireland and Scotland with parties at the historic Mansion House in central Dublin and Lennoxlove House in East Lothian, respectively.

With the emergence of Islamic banking, it is increasingly possible for Muslims to bank in accordance with their values. This month, the wealth planning experts at HBSC Private Bank discuss Shariah-compliant trusts.

Across the world, individuals and their families are becoming increasingly international, not only by virtue of overseas residence, education and employment, but also in terms of the assets and investments they own. While globalisation affords families unique opportunities, when it comes to managing wealth it can also present unforeseen challenges.

It can be expensive to be unaware of internet fraud activities. This month we look at the most common types of online fraud, and what measures you can take to avoid becoming a victim.

The reasons for relocating to another country can be as varied as the destinations. Indeed, wealthy families may be motivated by many factors, from tax considerations to family and business interests, political stability or simply quality of life.

Offshore insurance solutions can provide a sophisticated means of managing wealth, offering truly generational planning tools for today’s high net worth client.

Offering flexible and economic administration, the Private Trust Company (PTC) has become an attractive alternative to more conventional trust structures, proving ever more popular with wealthy families worldwide.

Property Vision discusses the realistic impact of the predicted downturn in the property market.

James Stourton of Sotheby's discusses whether art is a good investment, are collectors really investors and what should people be looking to buy?

Having been with HSBC for almost 20 years, Egyptian-born Nadia Chamont – a British national who was assigned as Head of Private Banking in Bahrain in April this year – is happy to be back in the Gulf and serving her clients. Nadia discusses her work in an interview with Arabian Lady magazine.

In an interview with Arabian Knight magazine, Pierre Pissaloux, Global Head of HSBC Private Bank, Middle East and North Africa, explains how for HSBC Private Bank, wealth management is much more than deposits and loans but a matter of commitment.