In this edition: Tina Barney’s pictures of rich families; meritocracy enters the aristocracy; sour grapes in Bordeaux; inside the Schlumberger family office; billionaires without wills
Terms of entry are nebulous. Is it for favoured customers? Prospective buyers? Superfans? Yes and no
The artist’s pictures reflect tensions between generations in taste and values
The family that owns a historic house has decided to entrust it to the ablest member, not just the eldest son
Chinese territory is competing with Singapore and Switzerland to become top offshore finance hub
Châteaux have been reducing prices as global demand has cooled
A generation of outstanding collectors has filled the city with lively art spaces. But will they outlive their founders?
Where there’s no will there’s no way to avoid causing postmortem trouble
Bertrand Coste says business will be easier for Clerville, which manages money for the Schlumbergers, in the EU
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Younger people in particular have often unfounded worries over lack of funds
Owners of historic houses hit out at changes to inheritance tax and national insurance
FT reporters review this week’s £40bn tax-raising measures
After too many disastrous repair attempts, I should leave the toolbox well alone
We responded to readers’ queries about personal finance
Chancellor pressed ahead with contentious changes to offshore trusts used by rich foreigners
ByteDance chief Zhang Yiming leads country’s ‘rich list’ with $49bn fortune
Ultra-wealthy clients can pay for customised care in investments, tax and family governance. But they may not get everything they need
The FT’s new wealth editor has asked private bankers and lawyers to look into their crystal balls
This new class of wealthy elite is shaking up the charitable world with their start-up mentality and technical expertise
By using the newest tech and designs, wealthy homeowners can help bring down the high costs associated with sustainability
How much money do you need to call yourself an ultra-high-net-worth individual? $10mn? $30mn? $100mn?
Leaks, complaints, lawsuits — when employees are disgruntled, they have many ways to get even
Can the city sustain an influx of wealthy expats lured by its low taxes?
The rapid rise in billionaires has disrupted what it means to be part of the moneyed elite
