“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” These profound words, spoken by Nelson Mandela, encapsulate a truth that may resonate...
‘Difference is the essence of humanity’1. As true today as it was in 1998, it can be said that without our differences, our social and professional lives are entirely predictable. Whilst this truth is rarely disputed, the ability to recognise it brings great...
At Lincoln, our strength lies in truly understanding our clients and what they are looking to achieve, and then, alongside good investment performance, delivering an excellent level of service and overall client experience. Whilst the word ‘service’ is relatively easy...
We believe that the core of our clients’ wealth should be managed in a transparent and liquid manner, with exposure to equities, bonds and absolute return strategies. However, Alternative Investments are an essential and, to many, a fascinating way to both increase...
In all aspects of life I have always felt it is incredibly important to look at incentives when considering how people will behave. It sounds like an obvious statement but in reality it is something that is very often overlooked, particularly in the wealth management...
I believe that culture is a development from the way you think, the way you feel, and the way you act. It is about the values that you operate under, both in public and in private. Culture in a business context is centred around the way a company and those in it carry...
In October 2008, I was heading off to a wonderful honeymoon and the start of a new stage of life. Unfortunately, this turned out to be the month after Lehman went bust. I was extremely concerned that the company I worked for, which had a similar ownership structure...
It is not a question I am asked very often, but it is a question I can see that people want to ask. It is also a question I want people to ask. But then what is a Private Bank? What are Stockbrokers? And what, in fact, is a Family Office? At least most of us are happy...