Victoria McGurran

Sep 10, 2024 | pwmnet.com | Alison Ebbage |Bethan Waters |Ali Al-Enazi |Victoria McGurran

Private banks have been promoting private markets to their clients, but potential investors must be made aware of the liquidity constraints. Private markets have traditionally been the preserve of institutional investors. But in recent years private banks have been promoting them to high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and wealthy families as a diversification play. There has been a flurry of activity in this space.

Sep 5, 2024 | pwmnet.com | Bethan Waters |Ali Al-Enazi |Victoria McGurran |Nelson Chu

Luxury assets can be both treasured possessions and valuable financial tools, but it is crucial to consider the potential risks and costs involved. Luxury or “passion” assets, namely collectible tangible goods with additional personal or emotional value, are often cited as outperforming other asset classes over long periods.

Aug 14, 2024 | pwmnet.com | Elisa Trovato |Yuri Bender |Victoria McGurran

While the UK is set to lose the most millionaires of any country in the world over the next few years, other factors may be more critical to firms servicing the wealthy. The UK is expected to suffer the most from increasing global wealth mobility over the next few years, as geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and social upheaval are driving a record number of millionaires to migrate, in search of greener pastures and safe harbour for their assets and family interests.

Aug 2, 2024 | pwmnet.com | Victoria McGurran |Nelson Chu |Elliot Smither

There is a growing view that by embracing a deal-by-deal approach to alternative investing – retaining greater flexibility and more control – family offices are well placed to realise the benefits of investing in alternative assets. Family offices are in the business of generational wealth. As custodians to huge pools of capital belonging to some of the world’s wealthiest people, they are well known for their prudence and careful stewardship.

Jan 23, 2024 | wealthbriefing.com | Victoria McGurran

As the era of "easy money" appears to be over, investors are increasingly seeking to supplement their private equity fund investments by investing on a deal-by-deal basis, the author of this article argues. The following article is from Victoria McGurran, director of private client relations at Maven, a UK-based firm that manages private equity and property.