ISSUE 04
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WELCOME FROM DAVID BELL
Welcome to our forth edition of the PCD Club Digital Magazine. Welcome to the latest edition of our Digital Magazine. I am writing this update from the Swiss Alps where I am completing our Drive to Monaco for Parenta Trust (more here). The next London dinner is approaching, where we will be displaying the car that we have driven all the way to Monaco and back! There is lots happening at PCD and we have just completed a busy second quarter. Most exciting is the launch of new products and services for members. On Wednesday 17 October we will host our first Business Development Masterclass in Mayfair for 20 delegates. We have a top quality program for those seeking to learn how to build their professional profile online, become an influencer in their industry and drive new business. For more information see here. We have recently made live all our events up until the end of 2018, with many new and interesting locations to explore including Cape Town and Singapore. Early Bird rates will apply until 1 August for purchases of tickets and tables, so do book now if you are planning to attend. We hope that you enjoy catching up with our latest news and member updates in this edition. There are a variety of ways that you can contribute to future issues. Get in touch with our Editor for more information #jointheclub #oneteamonedream #makeithappen David Bell, founding director  3
DINNER DESTINATIONS
Dinner destinations for 2018
Guernsey
Bermuda
Jersey
Cayman
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DINNER DESTINATIONS
Isle of Man Glasgow Aberdeen Edinburgh London Manchester Bristol
Zurich Geneva
Hong Kong
Dubai
Singapore
Cape Town
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
What’s happening?
PCD launches Cryptocurrency panel in London at 12 Hay Hill in Mayfair.
sponsors to host a session on this fast evolving topic. We were delighted to partner with sponsors CoinShares and Carey Olsen who are recognised experts in the field.
PCD hosted its first Crypto panel
PCD is the premier business
session on 7 June following
networking club for international
demand from members and
private client professionals
WHATS HAPPENING
around the globe, and its
like Jersey can be utilised by
members include recognised
private or institutional investors.
industry-leading figures from the legal, banking, investment management, property and finance sectors.
Following the panel, guests had the chance to network and discuss topical issues with professionals actively involved in
The panel was ably hosted by
the space. There were advisors
professional broadcaster Alastair
present from the UK, Channel
Greener, who posed questions to
Islands, Switzerland, Israel and
the panel, which included:
the UAE.
Ryan Radloff, CEO of CoinShares;
If you would like to find out
Chris Griffin, Partner at Carey
more about PCD Club events,
Olsen; and Mark Lamb, Co-
click here to stay connected.
Founder at Coinfloor. The theme of the discussion was how HNW investors can get access to this asset class, covering different types of investment options, regulation and risk management. During the discussion, the panel was able to
If you are interested in sponsoring a future crypto panel, click here to email david@pcd.club
highlight how offshore centres
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WHAT’S NEXT
What’s next?
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SPOTLIGHT ON
Spotlight on Zurich PCD will be back in Zurich on
to create the present two-story
Thursday 13 September at
stone house. The red eagle on the
Zunfthaus-zur-Zimmerleuten
coat of arms on the façade is the
for our second Swiss event of
emblem of the carpenters’ guild.
the year. We are delighted to welcome back Arc & Co for their third year sponsoring in Zurich as Gold sponsor. This year, Cadell & Co will join as Silver sponsor.
Zurich is a financial powerhouse with strong expertise in private banking in dealing with UK Res Non Dom, Russian and Scandinavian families. It has also been on the forefront of fintech innovation with ‘Crypto Valley’ in nearby Zug, which is leading
Guests will enjoy a one hour
cryptocurrency trends.
drinks reception followed by a
We are expecting 80-100 guests
networking dinner, in one of the
for the dinner and hope to see
city’s historic guild houses. The
you there.
Zunfthaus zur Zimmerleuten was a guild house of carpenters from the middle of the 15th century, although in 1708, they
Click to attend upcoming Zurich event
demolished the original building
View gallery and guest list from previous event in Zurich
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Thought Leadership Art in Trusts - Acquiring artworks, antiques, and other collectibles is a common pastime of private clients, for reasons that can vary greatly from profit-making to maintaining cultural ties, or simply as a general reflection of their interests. Click to read in full
Capturing equity gains whilst protecting portfolios: Here we focus on the global macroeconomic cycle, the risk of “mini bubbles� and some of our current investment themes, and how to incorporate these broader factors into portfolio construction in order to limit the impact of potential volatility while still participating in market gains. Click to read in full
Bonnie Scotland: Scottish property is an attractive investment - Scottish property has long been popular with foreign investors and there is no sign of this trend losing momentum. Click to read in full
PCD Podcasts Latest: Interview with Jimmy Baillie of Arc & Co. Click here to listen and follow us to stay up-to-date.
can
Providing practical advice for your Scottish assets As a leading independent Scottish law firm, we often act for overseas clients who have personal or business interests in Scotland. Our combined legal and tax expertise allows us to provide clear advice whether you are buying a property or want to understand the implications of holding assets in Scotland.
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DRIVE TO MONACO
Drive to Monaco MAIDSTONE
PCD Club has been a long term
As we set off on 27 June, we are
supporter of Fields of Life and
looking for:
their sister charity, Parenta
• Individual Donors - to
Trust. We have decided to enter
support the cause, please
a car into their annual voyage to
donate online here. Your
Monaco.
donations are hugely
We have received a fantastic
appreciated and will make
response from the PCD
an enormous difference to
membership and are delighted
children in the poorest parts of
to announce the 4 corporate
the Africa to equip them with
partners sponsoring our trip:
education and skills they need
Cerno Capital, HFL Limited, Iron
• Followers - follow us here @
Box Capital and FED London.
clubpcd on Twitter to keep in the loop #pcdontour
In 2013, when the Parenta Trust was created, they pledged to build 10 pre-schools for orphaned and disadvantaged children in Our sponsors will join me
Africa. The charity firmly believes
on stage at the next London
that no matter where a child
dinner on Thursday 5 July to
is in the world, they deserve
acknowledge their contribution to
the opportunity to go to school
this great cause.
and learn in a loving and safe environment. 12
MONACO The impact their schools have had so far on the local community is incredibly positive and far-reaching; providing a means for children to break out of the cycle of poverty and look forward to a much brighter future. Parenta have come amazingly far in the past few years but none of this is possible without your help, and the Parenta Trust Rally provides a vital means of fundraising for their schools.
Member Announcements Hampden & Co roaring ahead! Hampden & Co, the independent bank which opened in June 2015, is strengthening its team serving high net worth clients in Edinburgh and London. Read article
If you have any other news you would like to share with other PCD Club members through this monthly newsletter, please email your press releases or articles to lucy@pcd.club 13
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