Professor Paul Dolan joined VAR Capital for an intimate discussion on the nature of happiness, revealing that true fulfilment lies in balancing pleasure with purpose. His reflections offered a timely call for moderation, acceptance, and emotional resilience in an increasingly volatile world. The event was hosted on behalf of VAR…

We got our AI tool to analyse reports from our research providers and summarise the findings. Here’s a more detailed summary of the key points from the provided documents regarding the current state of the cryptocurrency market, particularly focusing on the U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve and related developments: 1. U.S.…

Executive Summary Equities are down around 4% on the month and have drawn down around 6% from their highs now. US stocks have underperformed, while economically sensitive sectors have seen relatively more selling. The selloff has been driven by uncertainty around tariffs, with the blanket tariffs introduced by President Trump…

Amy recently joined a panel at the Family Office Summit in Dubai to discuss how next-gen leaders are reshaping family offices. The panel explored how family offices are undergoing a transformation to adapt to a changing world as the next generation are stepping into leadership roles. Discussions covered how younger…

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This quick guide provides a comparative glance at the different vehicles available for managing cash holdings, each with its own set of features tailored to varying investor needs and market conditions. Forms and Accessibility Liquidity Risks Returns and Uses       Cash – Instant Access Cash – Fixed (time)…

In a tale that echoes the classic warnings of Greek mythology, there once lived a trader dubbed the “greatest of whales.” His venture, a family office launched in 2012 with a modest sum of approximately $200 million, flourished beyond imagination, amassing wealth that soared to over $10 billion. This trader…

When a Multi-Family Office May be Better Than a Single-Family Office. Read this article to understand the differences between single- and multi-family offices and how to decide which to choose. Creators of great wealth will eventually face the question of how best to transferownership and stewardship of assets and funds…

Petra has been an Investment Director at VAR Capital for over 4 years and is responsible for VAR Capital’s portfolio management, investment analysis and equity/fixed income research. Petra recently did a Q&A with PAM Insight, a leading provider of news for wealth managers, to discuss her perspective on the current…

The mortgage market faced turmoil following Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget announcement. The number of new buy-to-let mortgage deals available plummeted by 55% in less than a week as lenders frantically pulled products and, in many cases, increased prices. In the article, Vikash discusses how VAR Capital is advising clients to sell…