#high net individuals

[mostlysignssomeportents]

How the kleptocrats and oligarchs hunt civil society groups to the ends of the Earth

It's a great time to be an oligarch! If you have accumulated a great fortune and wish to put whatever great crime lies behind it behind you, there is an army of fixers, lickspittles, thugs, reputation-launderers, procurers, henchmen, and other enablers who have turnkey solutions for laundering your reputation and keeping the unwashed from building a guillotine outside the gates of your compound.

The field of International Relations has studied the enemies of the Klept in detail: the Transnational Activist Network is a well-documented phenomenon. But far more poorly understood is the Transnational Uncivil Society Network, who will polish any turd of sufficient wealth to a high, professional gloss.

These TUSNs are the subject of a new, timely scholarly paper by Alexander Cooley, John Heathershaw and Ricard Soares de Oliveira: "Transnational Uncivil Society Networks: kleptocracy’s global fightback against liberal activism," published in last month's European Journal of International Relations:

https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid:5e5a3052-c693-4991-a7cc-bc2b47134467/download_file?file_format=application%2Fpdf&safe_filename=Cooley_et_al_2023_transnational_uncivil_society.pdf&type_of_work=Journal+article

The authors document how a collection of institutions – some coercive, others organized around good works – allow kleptocrats to take power, keep power, and use power. This includes "wealth managers, company providers, accounting firms, and international bankers" who create the complex financial structures that obscure the klept's wealth. It also includes "second citizenship managers and lawyers" that facilitate the klept's transnational nature, both to provide access to un-looted, prosperous places to visit, and boltholes to escape to in the face of coup or reform. It includes the real-estate brokers and other asset facilitators, who turn whole precincts of the world's greatest cities into empty safe-deposit boxes in the sky, while ensuring that footlose criminal elites always have a penthouse to perch in when they take a break from the desiccated husks they've drained dry back home.

Of course, it also includes the PR managers and philanthropic ventures that allow the klept to launder their reputation, to make themselves synonymous with good deeds rather than mass murder. Think here of how the Sacklers used charity to turn their family name into a synonym for culture and fine art, rather than death by opioid overdose:

https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/11/justice-delayed/#justice-redeemed

Beyond providing comfort to "Politically Exposed Persons" and "High Net-Worth Individuals," TUSNs are concerned with neutralizing TANs. Activists in these transnational networks play an inside-outside game: in-country activists will recruit peers abroad to bring attention to the crimes of their local kleptocrats. These overseas partners target the klept in the places they go to play and spend, spoiling their fun – and if they succeed in getting corrupt leaders censured abroad, then in-country activists can leverage that bad press to fight the klept at home.

To fight this "Boomerang Effect," TUSNs seek to burnish corrupt officials' reputations abroad, getting their names on humanitarian prizes, beloved sports teams, cultural institutions and great universities. They seek to capture international governance institutions that might wrong-foot kleptocrats, co-opting them to enable and even celebrate looters.

When it comes to elite philanthropy, TUSNs are necessarily selective. Kleptocrats' foundations don't fund anti-kleptocratic groups – they stick to "education, public health, the environment and the arts." These domains steer clear of human rights questions that might implicate their benefactors. Russian oligarchs love children's charities and disability rights – provided they don't target the Russian state.

If charitable giving is reputation laundering's carrot, then "reputation management" is the laundry's stick. Think of organized copyfraudsters who clone websites that have criticized their clients, then backdate the articles, then accuse the originals of infringing copyright in order to get them de-listed from Google or taken offline altogether:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/04/23/reputation-laundry/#dark-ops

Reputation managers also spend a lot of time in court. In the UK – the world's leader in libel tourism, thanks to a legal system designed to let posh monsters sue muckraking journalists into silence – Russian oligarchs have perfected the art of forcing their critics to shut up and go away:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/03/04/londongrad/#enablers

Indeed, London is a one-stop shop for the global klept, a place were forelock-tugging Renfields will buy you a Mayfair mansion under cover of a numbered company, sue your critics into silence, funnel your money into an anonymous Channel Islands account:

https://pluralistic.net/2022/01/07/the-klept/#pep

They'll sell you whole galleriesworth of "fine art" that you can have relocated to a climate-controlled container in a Swiss or Irish freeport:

https://pluralistic.net/2020/07/14/poesy-the-monster-slayer/#moneylab

They'll give your thick-as-pigshit progeny a PhD and never check to see whether he wrote his thesis himself:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LSE%E2%80%93Gaddafi_affair

Then they'll hook you up with a cyber-arms dealer to hunt your enemies by capturing their devices:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/07/27/gas-on-the-fire/#a-safe-place-for-dangerous-ideas

But don't let Brexit stop you from shopping for bargains on the continent. The Golden Passports of the EU – available in a variety of flavors, from Maltese to Cypriot to Portuguese – offer the discerning failson access to the luxury good shops and fleshpots of 27 advanced economies, making it a favorite of the Khmer Riche – the junior klept of Cambodia's ruling faction:

https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/cambodia-hunsen-wealth/

But golden passports are for amateurs. Skilled klepts travel on diplomatic passports, which offer the twin benefits of free movement and consequence-free criminality, thanks to diplomatic immunity. The former Kazakh dictator's son-in-law enjoyed a freewheeling diplomatic life in Vienna; one daughters of the dictator of Tajikistan had a jolly time as an envoy to DC; another, to London (where else?).

All this globetrotting serves a second purpose: when rival elites seize power back home and force the old guard into exile, those ex-monsters can show up in the lands they called their second homes and apply for asylum. It turns out that even bomb-the-boats UK will welcome any asylum seeker who enters via the private jet terminal at City Airport (to be fair, these "refugees" have extensive properties in Zone 1 and country places in the Home Counties, so they won't need housing).

This stuff works. After Kazakh state goons murdered at least 14 protesters at a Zhanaozen oil facility in 2011, human rights groups around the world took up the cause. But they were effectively neutralized by TUSNs, with former UK PM Tony Blair writing on behalf of the Kazakh government to the EU condemning any kind of international investigation into the mass killings (add "former Prime Ministers" to the list of commodities for sale in the UK to sufficiently well-resourced murderer).

The authors close their paper with two case-studies. The first is of the daughters of Uzbek dictator Islam Karimov, Gulnara and Lola. And President Karimov was indeed a dictator: he trapped his population within his borders, forced them to use unconvertible scrip in place of money, and ordered the murder of hundreds of peaceful protesters, plunging the country into international isolation.

But while Uzbeks were sealed within their borders, Gulnara Karimov became an international player, running a complex network of businesses that mixed the products of the nation's oilfields with her family's fortune. She solicited – and received – bribes from Teliasonera, MTS and Vimpelcom, who were all vying for the contract to provide service in Uzbekistan. All told, she extracted more than $1b in bribes, laundering them through Latvia, Hong Kong and New York. She acquired real-estate in France and Switzerland, and her spree continued until her father collaborated with Uzbek security to seize her assets and place her under house-arrest.

Lola Karimova-Tillyaeva was Gulnara's estranged younger sister. She and her husband Timur Tillyaev ran the Dubai-based SecureTrade, which did extensive business with "opaque Scottish Limited Partnerships," laundering more than $127m in a single year to offshore accounts in the UAE and Switzerland. They acquired many luxe assets – a jet, a Californian villa, and an LA perfumier.

Lola styled herself as the face of the Karimovas abroad, a "philanthropist and cultural ambassador." She was a UNESCO ambassador and commissioned works of monumental art – and also sued the shit out of news outlets that reported factual matters about her family repressive activity at home. She organized AIDS charities in the name of Uzbekistan – even as her father was imprisoning a writer for publishing a book explaining how to have safer sex.

The second case-study is on Isabel dos Santos, "Africa's richest woman," daughter of Angolan dictator Jose Eduardo dos Santos. Isabel's vast fortune stemmed from her personal capture of vast swathes of the third-largest economy in Africa: "telecommunications, banking, diamonds, real estate and cement, among many others." Isabel enjoyed seemingly limitless access to state credit and co-investment, and was given first crack at newly deregulated industries. Foreign firms that invested in Angola were required to "partner" with Isabel's businesses.

Isabel claimed to be a "self-made woman" – a claim credulously parroted by the western press, including the FT. She used her homegrown fortune to become a major player abroad, especially in Portugal, where she was represented by the leading Portuguese law-firm PLMJ. Her enablers are who's who of corruption-loving lickspittles: McKinsey, Ernst and Young, Boston Consulting Group, and the Spanish BigLaw firm Uri Menendez.

Isabel cultivated a public facade of philanthropic giving and public spirited activism, serving as head of the Angolan Red Cross. She attended Davos and spoke at the LSE (she was also invited to Oxford, but her invitation was subsequently rescinded). On social media, she dismissed critics of her wealth and corruption as "colonialists," decrying their "racism" and "prejudice."

Isabel dos Santos's corrupt sources of wealth were finally, irrefutably exposed through the Luanda Leaks, in which the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists mapped the network of "top banks, management consultants and legal firms that were central to dos Santos’s operations."

Both case studies shed light on the network of brilliant, driven enablers and procurers without whom the world's greatest monsters would falter. It's a rare window on a secretive world, one that is poorly understood even by its inhabitants. As Michael Mechanic wrote in Jackpot, his 2021 book on vast, intergenerational fortunes, the winners of the lucky orifice lottery often lack any real understanding of how The Money is structured, grown and protected:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/04/13/public-interest-pharma/#affluenza

This point was reiterated by Abigail Disney, in a brave piece on what it's like to grow up subject to the oversight of these millionaires who babysit the children of billionaires:

https://pluralistic.net/2021/06/19/dynastic-wealth/#caste

This is an important contribution to the literature. We naturally focus on the ultrawealthy individuals whose reputations and fortunes are the subject of so much attention, but without the TUSNs, they would be largely helpless.

Going to Burning Man? Catch me on Tuesday at 2:40pm on the Center Camp Stage for a talk about enshittification and how to reverse it; on Wednesday at noon, I'm hosting Dr Patrick Ball at Liminal Labs (6:15/F) for a talk on using statistics to prove high-level culpability in the recruitment of child soldiers.

On September 6 at 7pm, I'll be hosting Naomi Klein at the LA Public Library for the launch of Doppelganger.

On September 12 at 7pm, I'll be at Toronto's Another Story Bookshop with my new book The Internet Con: How to Seize the Means of Computation.

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https://pluralistic.net/2023/08/24/launderers-enforcers-bagmen/#procurers

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[nitw]

youtuber i watch who's playing disco elysium rn passed the shipping container check on his first try at 3% chance and i was genuinely just as flabbergasted as he was

[erikkarlsson]

sorry if cody ceci wins a cup i’ll have no choice but to televise my suicide i can’t live in a world like that

[plumsaffron]

Shit, after hearing that Cristina Vee was harassed off Twitter/X made me feel bad for her and many ppl who worked under awful higher ups of any group… They’re talented people who need the money to survive obviously. The poor actors having to voice characters under bad writing making unstable viewers associate said characters with VAs. Hence why we got stories of unwarranted harassment.

Hey salters and rabid dogs! Take it out on the higher ups who refuse to heed criticism, not the innocent people working under them!

Also, are you guys even mentally ok? Probably not! Y’all are too stuck in the head to see whatever else happens outside of your circle(s)! Fucking cults!

THIS

[fridayyy-13th]

i am feeling So Many Things at the moment but mostly i just feel like a disaster

[maple-leaf-feet]

If City bankers are struggling to get mortgages, what are the rest of us supposed to do? Istg this is something you'd see in the background of a heavy-handed dystopian thriller to foreshadow total collapse.

[mangled-by-disuse]

I have such mixed feelings about the love languages thing specifically, because, like, gary chapman fucking sucks and there's no scientific validity to his work BUT

at the same time, i do think there's some value in recognising and discussing the fact that different people need different expressions of love in different amounts? Especially in relationships.

Like, I have just recently been having a discussion with my partner about how he really doesn't tend to express his affection through gifts, whereas (as someone who is mega-bad at expressing sincere feeling) I do rely heavily on giving gifts and doing things for people as a less scary way to express love. Joe doesn't like giving gifts, because he's scared he'll do it wrong, and is only so-so on receiving them. He prefers to express love through physical contact and saying nice things. I hate having nice things said to me unless I am allowed to immediately rebut them with a joke or sarcastic comment that makes them less scarily close to emotional honesty. too many words of affirmation and i will genuinely just start avoiding you because it is painfully awkward to me.

and none of that means we are fundamentally different categories of people, which is where the 5 Love Languages stuff falls into being absolute bollocks. but I have seen, and done, enough throwing the baby out with the bathwater on that to be a little defensive - I think reasonable applications of the concept are actually really quite valuable. and for me, the taxonomy Chapman suggests (words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, physical touch) while not at all exhaustive or thorough, is a useful framework to hang those conversations on. bc, like, no, the way people communicate and receive affection is not universal, and from personal experience, assuming that it is can have really significant problems for a relationship.

...you could argue that this is parallel to BMI in terms of "tools being used in totally not the way they should be used" though, tbf.

I can't keep having the same conversations about love languages, mbti, iq, bmi, "brain fully formed at 25" and shit over and over again...

[prachicmi]

Exploring the Extravagant World of Superyachts

The Rise of Superyachting Over the past few decades, superyachting has rapidly grown into a multibillion-dollar industry. While yachts were historically a hobby and status symbol of the ultra-wealthy, superyacht ownership has transformed into a luxury experience in itself. The late 20th century saw the beginnings of custom-made megayachts reaching sizes well over 100 feet. As more entrepreneurs and international businessmen accumulated ever-greater fortunes, their desires to own vastly larger private vessels also grew. Major yacht builders expanded their shipyards and engineering capabilities to undertake these ambitious projects. Today, many superyachts stretch 150-500 feet featuring incredible amenities once unfathomable. Design and Engineering Marvels Superyacht design and construction push the boundaries of naval architecture. Large yachts demand innovative solutions to accommodate expansive interiors while maintaining structural integrity and optimizing hydrodynamics. State-of-the-art computer-aided design allows builders to conceptualize and test ambitious concepts. Superyachts integrate the latest marine engineering technologies, from efficient propulsion systems to stabilization mechanisms. Luxury design touches abound, from finely crafted woodwork to sophisticated lighting and multimedia systems. Engineering teams must satisfy stringent safety, comfort and operational requirements while satisfying each client's unique visions. As floating palaces, superyachts represent pinnacles of innovative yacht design and cutting-edge marine engineering. Life aboard a Superyacht Owners commission superyachts seeking private resort-like living experiences while underway. Vast living quarters rival the scale of mansions, furnished with the finest materials and furnishings. Amenities may include swimming pools, spas, beauty salons, gymnasiums, saunas, libraries, decks and terraces. Crew live aboard to operate and maintain the yacht while catering to owners' every need. Gourmet cuisine is prepared in sophisticated galley kitchens. Entertainment options encompass watersports toys, tenders and toys for activities at sea or in port. Helicopter landing pads allow direct transport to and from shore. Superyachts offer luxurious mobile lifestyles with levels of service exceeding the world's top hotels. Global Destinations Superyachts sail globally, transporting owners between exclusive destinations. The Mediterranean remains enormously popular during European summers, with hotspots like Saint-Tropez, Portofino and Ibiza. The Caribbean offers sparkling waters and lush island scenery. Coastal cruising along destinations like Tahiti, Australia and Thailand attract Asia-based owners. Cruising the western United States allows exploration of Seattle, Los Angeles or San Francisco. Growth in Russian oligarch wealth fueled Black Sea and Arctic adventures. Emerging markets like Dubai, Mumbai and Shanghai showcase superyachts during seasonal visitations. Wherever ultra-high-net-worth individuals congregate, superyachts can be found offering unparalleled luxury and escape from care wherever the journey leads.

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[suvitfintechprivatelimited]

Understanding High-Net-Worth Individuals in India

High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) are those with significant investable assets, typically starting at ₹7 crore in India.

These individuals are categorized based on their wealth levels: HNWIs (₹7 crore–₹35 crore), Ultra-HNWIs (₹200 crore+), and Emerging Affluent (₹1 crore–₹7 crore).

In India, HNWIs often create wealth through startups, real estate, and exports, making them key contributors to the economy.

Their financial needs are complex, ranging from tax optimization and wealth preservation to global asset management. Succession planning is another priority, especially for business families.

However, HNWIs face unique challenges, such as navigating intricate tax regulations, managing volatile markets, and ensuring smooth wealth transfer.

For financial professionals like Chartered Accountants, working with HNWIs involves offering tailored solutions, from tax planning to compliance with global financial regulations.

Tools like Suvit simplify these tasks by automating GST reconciliation and financial reporting, enabling CAs to focus on strategic advisory services.

To dive deeper into the world of HNWIs, their classifications, and how CAs can support them, read the detailed guide here.

[alfredmarshall]

Financial Advice for Building Wealth and Achieving Success

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[bitcoinversus]

Asian Wealth Managers Expand Crypto Exposure, Predict $100K Bitcoin by Year-End

Asian private wealth managers are increasingly embracing cryptocurrencies, with 76% of family offices and high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) already investing in digital assets. A recent report by Aspen Digital highlights a surge in crypto adoption across Asia, driven by the region’s growing recognition of digital assets as a strategic investment. Among these investors, 31% expect Bitcoin to…

[latita-africa]

How to solve tax debt: A step-by-step guide

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[spotlightstory]

"After farmers, the next biggest group of investors is high net worth individuals, he said.

Bezos, the founder of Amazon, owns about 420,000 acres of U.S. farmland, according to media reports. Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, has nearly 270,000 acres. The United States has more than 895 million acres of land in farms, the USDA has reported.

About 60 percent of farmland sales through Halderman Real Estate Services are to farmers, said Howard Halderman, the company’s president. Forty percent are to investors. Of that 40 percent, 38 percent want to own farmland because they grew up on a farm. Two percent are institutional buyers, such as endowments and pensions."

Article by a farm management / real estate firm. I suspect there is more to the story.

[colvaservices-1]

Revolutionize Your UHNW Wealth Preservation with Colva

Navigating UHNW estate planning challenges? Colva Services offers expert solutions beyond traditional GRATs. Discover how to maximize tax-free growth, preserve step-up basis, and protect against the high tax-rates of trusts. Our innovative life insurance strategies complement existing plans, ensuring optimal wealth preservation. Explore ultra high net worth tax planning strategies that truly benefit your unique situation.

[homes-4-life]

Bayz 102 Dubai: A Strategic Investment Hub for Global High Net Worth Individuals

Introduction: In the glittering landscape of Dubai's real estate market, a new star is rising that promises to redefine luxury living and investment opportunities for high net worth individuals across the globe. Bayz 102 Dubai, the latest masterpiece from Danube Properties, is not just another addition to the city's iconic skyline – it's a testament to architectural brilliance, strategic location, and unparalleled investment potential. As we delve into the world of Bayz 102, we'll uncover why this development is capturing the attention of discerning investors from New York to Shanghai, and everywhere in between. Get ready to explore how this crown jewel of Business Bay is setting new standards in the realm of luxury apartments Dubai, and why it's poised to become the next big thing for those seeking to diversify their international property portfolios. Let's embark on an exciting journey through the corridors of opulence and smart investment that Bayz 102 Dubai represents!Bayz 102 Dubai: The Crown Jewel of Business Bay ApartmentsImagine waking up to panoramic views of Dubai's breathtaking skyline, with the Burj Khalifa piercing the clouds just outside your window. This is the daily reality for residents of Bayz 102 Dubai, the latest architectural marvel to grace the prestigious Business Bay district. But Bayz 102 is more than just a pretty facade – it's a carefully crafted ecosystem of luxury and functionality that sets a new benchmark for Business Bay apartments.From the moment you step into the grand lobby, you're enveloped in an atmosphere of understated elegance. The interiors, designed by world-renowned architects, blend contemporary aesthetics with timeless sophistication. Each apartment is a masterpiece in its own right, featuring premium finishes, smart home technology, and layouts that maximize both space and views.But what truly sets Bayz 102 apart from other luxury apartments Dubai has to offer is its unparalleled array of amenities. The development boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center that rivals any five-star hotel, complete with personal trainers and the latest equipment. For those who prefer to unwind in style, the infinity pool on the sky deck offers a surreal swimming experience with views that stretch to the horizon.Families haven't been forgotten in this oasis of luxury. A dedicated children's play area and indoor games room ensure that residents of all ages have spaces to enjoy. And for those inevitable work-from-home days, a fully equipped business center provides a professional environment without ever leaving the building.One of the most exciting features of Bayz 102 is its commitment to sustainable living. The building incorporates cutting-edge green technologies, from energy-efficient lighting systems to water conservation measures, ensuring that luxury doesn't come at the cost of environmental responsibility

[wealthnsociety]

High Wealth Individuals: Understanding Their Impact and Needs

The world of high wealth individuals is a fascinating one, marked by unique financial strategies, investment opportunities, and lifestyle choices. These individuals, often classified as high net worth investors, possess substantial assets and influence, shaping the financial landscape in significant ways. Understanding the needs and characteristics of high wealth individuals can provide valuable insights into their investment behaviors and wealth management strategies.

High wealth individuals typically have assets that exceed a certain threshold, often defined as $1 million or more, excluding their primary residence. This wealth allows them access to exclusive investment opportunities, sophisticated financial products, and personalized advisory services. As high net worth investors, they seek to diversify their portfolios beyond traditional investments, exploring alternative assets such as private equity, hedge funds, and real estate.

One of the key aspects of managing wealth for high wealth individuals is the focus on preservation and growth. Unlike typical investors, high net worth investors prioritize strategies that not only aim for high returns but also protect their assets from market volatility and economic downturns. This often involves a mix of conservative and aggressive investment approaches tailored to their specific financial goals and risk tolerance.

Another significant consideration for high wealth individuals is estate planning and wealth transfer. Proper planning ensures that their assets are efficiently passed on to heirs and charitable organizations while minimizing tax liabilities. Wealth management professionals often assist high net worth investors in creating comprehensive estate plans, including trusts, wills, and philanthropic strategies, to align with their long-term objectives.

In addition to investment and estate planning, high wealth individuals also focus on lifestyle management. This includes everything from luxury real estate and art collections to bespoke financial services and concierge-level personal assistance. For high net worth investors, maintaining and enhancing their lifestyle requires a high level of customization and attention to detail.

The impact of high wealth individuals on the broader economy cannot be underestimated. Their investments and philanthropic activities often drive innovation, support community initiatives, and contribute to economic growth. As a result, many financial institutions and service providers actively seek to cater to the unique needs of high net worth investors, offering specialized products and services designed to meet their sophisticated requirements.

Understanding the dynamics of high wealth individuals provides valuable insights into their behaviors, preferences, and financial strategies. For those managing wealth or investing at this level, it's essential to stay informed about the latest trends and developments affecting this elite group. Whether through advanced investment strategies, strategic estate planning, or personalized lifestyle management, addressing the needs of high net worth investors requires a deep understanding of their financial goals and aspirations.

In conclusion, the world of high wealth individuals is characterized by complexity and exclusivity. Their approach to investment, estate planning, and lifestyle management sets them apart from other investors. By focusing on the unique needs and preferences of high net worth investors, financial professionals can better serve this influential group and contribute to their continued success and satisfaction.