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South Africa has achieved a major milestone in strengthening its financial system and global standing. In October 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) announced that South Africa has been officially removed from its grey list, marking the country’s successful completion of extensive reforms to enhance the integrity of its financial framework. South Africa was […]

As family wealth expands across generations, managing it becomes increasingly complex. What begins as a single wealth creator’s enterprise often evolves into a multi-branch family network with diverse interests, risk appetites, and jurisdictions. Without structured governance and management, fragmentation and capital erosion are inevitable.

Luxury assets such as aircraft, yachts, classic cars, and collectables often bring people an enormous amount of joy. These assets are typically accumulated over many years and can be passed down to family members, making them both a source of enjoyment and a legacy. For this reason, it makes sense to place them into an […]

As part of our latest blog series, Introducing Boston’s New Talent, we’re spotlighting the experiences of our newer team members as they navigate their first steps at Boston Multi Family Office.  Through this series, we’ll introduce you to the people behind the titles and share their unique perspectives on joining the business, adapting to new […]

We live in a world of compliance and regulation, which makes it essential for every business to have clear procedures and processes in place. Together, they act as a roadmap for day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency, consistency, and compliance.

Families often face the strategic question: how should the holding company be structured to balance succession planning, fairness among shareholders, and sustainable governance?

The Monaco Yacht Show remains a significant event on the global yachting calendar, and once again, the Boston MFO team was proud to attend, representing our jurisdictions in the Isle of Man, Jersey and Malta.

Charles Dickens opened A Tale of Two Cities with a paradox: “the best of times and the worst of times, wisdom and folly, light and darkness”. At first, it seems abstract. By the end of the book, the meaning is unmistakable, and it still speaks to us today.

London has long been a stable location for overseas investors wishing to invest in the UK residential investment property. Clear legal ownership structures, including freehold and leasehold, a familiar and well-known asset class, and accessible financing options have all contributed to making the UK—particularly London—an attractive destination for overseas investors. Lower interest rates and advantageous […]

Please can you give us an overview of your career? After University, I had a short stint in H Samuel (The Jewellers) in Guernsey. I then continued the retail theme, joining Primark in Belfast as a Trainee Manager, but as a keen hockey player this was short lived due to Saturday working! Following this, I […]

We extend our warmest congratulations and best wishes to Anne Couper Woods as she retires. Anne has made an outstanding contribution throughout her career, and her commitment, professionalism and expertise have been greatly appreciated by her colleagues. We asked Anne to reflect on her career in her own words. “The time has come, the walrus […]

The VAT position when importing a superyacht into the EU for private use is subject to complex VAT regulations which are influenced by whether the yacht is EU-flagged or non-EU flagged, the residency of the owner of the yacht, whether VAT has already been paid and the intended duration of the stay in EU waters.