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17 Oct 2024
“When I put on that Team GB vest, I feel an immense self-pride and happiness” – Ashleigh Nelson on representation and Black History Month
The European Champion sprinter discusses the importance of celebrating inclusion and heritage on the running track and what Black History Month means to her.
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The European Champion sprinter discusses the importance of celebrating inclusion and heritage on the running track and what Black History Month means to her.
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30 Sep 2024
Top Recommended Historic Luxury Hotels Across the Globe
Our THANK YOU FROM COUTTS partner Trailfinders, curators of exclusive personalised luxury travel, have selected ten of the best historic hotels around the world.
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Our THANK YOU FROM COUTTS partner Trailfinders, curators of exclusive personalised luxury travel, have selected ten of the best historic hotels around the world.
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20 Aug 2024
The Coutts Art Club – creating and collecting passion
Wealth Manager Harry Jellicoe explains how clients can embark on a voyage of artistic discovery and appreciation through the Coutts Art Club.
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Wealth Manager Harry Jellicoe explains how clients can embark on a voyage of artistic discovery and appreciation through the Coutts Art Club.
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16 Aug 2024
Team GB – Sally Gunnell and Dan Walker reflect on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Sally Gunnell, Team GB’s Olympic champion hurdler from Barcelona '92, joins TV’s Dan Walker to talk through the moments that make the Games so special.
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Sally Gunnell, Team GB’s Olympic champion hurdler from Barcelona '92, joins TV’s Dan Walker to talk through the moments that make the Games so special.
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13 Aug 2024
Top recommended restaurants in London
Peter Fiori, our executive chef, shares his favourite London restaurants, compiling a list of recommendations that charts every tastebud on the capital’s culinary compass.
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Peter Fiori, our executive chef, shares his favourite London restaurants, compiling a list of recommendations that charts every tastebud on the capital’s culinary compass.
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08 Aug 2024
The Magic of the Coutts Skyline Garden
Stand outside our HQ on the Strand, and you’ll be in one of the most vibrant and diverse areas of London. It might therefore come as a surprise to know that nestled in the middle of all the action, is a magical garden like few others. But you have to look up to see it.
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Stand outside our HQ on the Strand, and you’ll be in one of the most vibrant and diverse areas of London. It might therefore come as a surprise to know that nestled in the middle of all the action, is a magical garden like few others. But you have to look up to see it.
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29 Jul 2024
Team GB – Rebecca Adlington: Turning a life skill into Olympic gold
Four-time Olympic medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE tells her story on why grassroots is vital for the future of swimming. We spoke with her as part of our partnership with Team GB for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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Four-time Olympic medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE tells her story on why grassroots is vital for the future of swimming. We spoke with her as part of our partnership with Team GB for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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22 Jul 2024
“I’ll never forget that feeling” – Sir Chris Hoy on forging legacy and excellence
Team GB’s legendary cyclist shares the highs and lows of a glittering career and why “the gold medals are won on a wet Tuesday afternoon when there’s nobody watching”.
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Team GB’s legendary cyclist shares the highs and lows of a glittering career and why “the gold medals are won on a wet Tuesday afternoon when there’s nobody watching”.
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27 Jun 2024
“You can only gain from celebrating diversity” – Colin Jackson CBE on how sport wins through inclusion
The TV star, Olympic medallist and former world record holder, explains how sport empowers diversity and acts as an invaluable unifier for individuals, nations and businesses.
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The TV star, Olympic medallist and former world record holder, explains how sport empowers diversity and acts as an invaluable unifier for individuals, nations and businesses.
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25 Jun 2024
Double Olympian Lizzie Simmonds on the courage and culture that makes champions
In an exclusive interview, former European Champion Lizzie Simmonds explains how values forge a winning team and how self-critique can build consistent improvement.
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In an exclusive interview, former European Champion Lizzie Simmonds explains how values forge a winning team and how self-critique can build consistent improvement.
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23 May 2024
Watch now: Gold after 12 years – Dame Katherine Grainger’s ultimate challenge
Chair of UK Sport and five-time Olympian, Dame Katherine Grainger shares the inspiration that took her to gold and details why teamwork is the ultimate enabler.
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Chair of UK Sport and five-time Olympian, Dame Katherine Grainger shares the inspiration that took her to gold and details why teamwork is the ultimate enabler.
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23 May 2024
Watch now: Team GB’s chief on inspiration, bravery and Olympic leadership
In an exclusive interview Team GB Chef de Mission, Mark England OBE, tells us his tenets of Olympic leadership and the one sporting performance that brought a tear to his eye.
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In an exclusive interview Team GB Chef de Mission, Mark England OBE, tells us his tenets of Olympic leadership and the one sporting performance that brought a tear to his eye.
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11 Apr 2024
How Coutts Travel Protection insures you away from home
Our travel protection is designed exclusively for our clients, with 93 days, unlimited medical cover and no additional fee if clients hold over £1 million with us – we believe it to be among the best in the travel insurance market, says Relationship & Rewards Manager, Irene Collins.
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Our travel protection is designed exclusively for our clients, with 93 days, unlimited medical cover and no additional fee if clients hold over £1 million with us – we believe it to be among the best in the travel insurance market, says Relationship & Rewards Manager, Irene Collins.
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28 Mar 2024
Team GB: Ed Clancy – the Barnsley boy who bagged gold
Cycling legend and Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy OBE shares some life lessons after 16 years at the top of his game. We spoke to him as part of our partnership with Team GB for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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Cycling legend and Olympic gold medallist Ed Clancy OBE shares some life lessons after 16 years at the top of his game. We spoke to him as part of our partnership with Team GB for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
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22 Mar 2024
"Excellence means never settling for where you are.” – Victoria Pendleton CBE
Triple Olympic gold medallist cyclist turned champion jockey Victoria Pendleton CBE explains how she found the courage and resilience to realise her greatest sporting achievement – after she’d hung up her wheels.
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Triple Olympic gold medallist cyclist turned champion jockey Victoria Pendleton CBE explains how she found the courage and resilience to realise her greatest sporting achievement – after she’d hung up her wheels.
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19 Mar 2024
Victoria Pendleton CBE and Laura Jackson on the power of women in business and sport
To mark International Women’s Day, we brought together triple Olympic gold medallist and champion jockey Victoria Pendleton CBE and broadcaster and entrepreneur Laura Jackson. They discussed gender equality, being in business and the importance of role models.
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To mark International Women’s Day, we brought together triple Olympic gold medallist and champion jockey Victoria Pendleton CBE and broadcaster and entrepreneur Laura Jackson. They discussed gender equality, being in business and the importance of role models.
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13 Mar 2024
Nurture and nature through THANK YOU FROM COUTTS
Give back to nature through conservation, floristry and gardening this spring, as well as taking time to nurture your own health and wellbeing.
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Give back to nature through conservation, floristry and gardening this spring, as well as taking time to nurture your own health and wellbeing.
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08 Mar 2024
International Women’s Day 2024: Two exceptional women talk role models
Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton CBE and broadcaster and entrepreneur Laura Jackson share what inspires them. They spoke to us before hosting a Coutts client event last night to mark International Women’s Day and our partnership with Team GB.
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Olympic cyclist Victoria Pendleton CBE and broadcaster and entrepreneur Laura Jackson share what inspires them. They spoke to us before hosting a Coutts client event last night to mark International Women’s Day and our partnership with Team GB.
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28 Feb 2024
Seven unique insights into how to go ‘Beyond Success’
For our new series of podcasts, ‘Beyond Success’, presenter and entrepreneur Laura Jackson joins our Head of Specialists Greg Kyle-Langley, to interview six uniquely successful individuals – here Greg shares some of the key themes behind their stories.
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For our new series of podcasts, ‘Beyond Success’, presenter and entrepreneur Laura Jackson joins our Head of Specialists Greg Kyle-Langley, to interview six uniquely successful individuals – here Greg shares some of the key themes behind their stories.
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27 Feb 2024
Celebrating the Olympic legacy of our clients
As we launch our group partnership with Team GB ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, we celebrate former clients who have represented the Olympic legacy on the podium and beyond.
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As we launch our group partnership with Team GB ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, we celebrate former clients who have represented the Olympic legacy on the podium and beyond.
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19 Feb 2024
Coutts Supporting NatWest Group's Team GB Partnership - Paris 2024
We’re excited to be partnering with Team GB as their athletes prepare for the forthcoming Olympic Games.
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We’re excited to be partnering with Team GB as their athletes prepare for the forthcoming Olympic Games.
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19 Feb 2024
Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock OBE on building perfection
As we launch our partnership with Team GB for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, we speak to three-time Olympic champion Max Whitlock about ‘perfection’, what drives him to succeed and how he finds balance for his physical and mental health.
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As we launch our partnership with Team GB for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, we speak to three-time Olympic champion Max Whitlock about ‘perfection’, what drives him to succeed and how he finds balance for his physical and mental health.
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29 Jan 2024
How we’re celebrating the Lunar New Year of the Dragon with our clients
Jenny Tan and Bianca Yau, both private bankers in our Asia team, explain how we’ll be celebrating the Year of the Dragon with our clients in 2024.
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Jenny Tan and Bianca Yau, both private bankers in our Asia team, explain how we’ll be celebrating the Year of the Dragon with our clients in 2024.
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04 Jan 2024
New year, new discoveries through THANK YOU FROM COUTTS
As a new year begins, discover new experiences, gifts and opportunities for you or a loved one to enjoy
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As a new year begins, discover new experiences, gifts and opportunities for you or a loved one to enjoy
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01 Dec 2023
Watch Now: Fraud – It couldn’t happen to me. Could it?
Three of the UK’s leading fraud and cybercrime experts joined an exclusive Coutts event to discuss how anybody could become a potential victim of fraud.
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Three of the UK’s leading fraud and cybercrime experts joined an exclusive Coutts event to discuss how anybody could become a potential victim of fraud.
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30 Nov 2023
Making the most of your career’s defining moment – the art of the business exit
The head of our Business Exit Programme, Greg Kyle-Langley, details how advice and guidance at the crucial moment of exit could provide lifelong value.
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The head of our Business Exit Programme, Greg Kyle-Langley, details how advice and guidance at the crucial moment of exit could provide lifelong value.
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28 Nov 2023
Specially selected festive rewards through THANK YOU FROM COUTTS
From hampers and champagne to gardens, book collections and the chance to give to those in need – our specially curated gifts and offers for clients could provide the perfect gifts this Christmas
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From hampers and champagne to gardens, book collections and the chance to give to those in need – our specially curated gifts and offers for clients could provide the perfect gifts this Christmas
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08 Nov 2023
The value of personalised private banking for business leaders
Our Head of Entrepreneurs Franklin Asante writes on why a committed and understanding private banker could benefit business leaders and help enhance their company’s growth.
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Our Head of Entrepreneurs Franklin Asante writes on why a committed and understanding private banker could benefit business leaders and help enhance their company’s growth.
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01 Oct 2023
Help make a difference through THANK YOU FROM COUTTS
From supporting a woman or child who’s been abused to increasing the UK’s tree coverage, there are many ways your Crowns could help others. And this month, you can help make a difference with as little as 10,000 Crowns.
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From supporting a woman or child who’s been abused to increasing the UK’s tree coverage, there are many ways your Crowns could help others. And this month, you can help make a difference with as little as 10,000 Crowns.
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01 Sep 2023
Celebrate seasonal changes with THANK YOU FROM COUTTS
This autumn, clients could turn over a new leaf by enjoying a style makeover or a high-end body assessment. There’s also the chance to make positive changes in the lives of vulnerable people through the Prince’s Trust.
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This autumn, clients could turn over a new leaf by enjoying a style makeover or a high-end body assessment. There’s also the chance to make positive changes in the lives of vulnerable people through the Prince’s Trust.
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04 Aug 2023
Retreats and recuperation through fellow B Corp Mr & Mrs Smith
Through THANK YOU FROM COUTTS, clients could redeem a range of rewards, including two new vouchers worth £2,500 and £5,000 from the travel club for hotel lovers Mr & Mrs Smith.
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Through THANK YOU FROM COUTTS, clients could redeem a range of rewards, including two new vouchers worth £2,500 and £5,000 from the travel club for hotel lovers Mr & Mrs Smith.
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14 Jul 2023
The Beautiful life
Coutts client Namrata Kamdar left a successful corporate career to create a carbon neutral, ethical beauty brand. She’s so proud of her company’s sense of purpose she’s now applying for B Corp status – the official mark of a business trying to do good in the world. Here’s her story…
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Coutts client Namrata Kamdar left a successful corporate career to create a carbon neutral, ethical beauty brand. She’s so proud of her company’s sense of purpose she’s now applying for B Corp status – the official mark of a business trying to do good in the world. Here’s her story…
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04 Jul 2023
Giving and growing with THANK YOU FROM COUTTS
This July and August, Coutts clients could enjoy a range of horticultural and holiday-themed experiences and redeem with purpose through THANK YOU FROM COUTTS.
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This July and August, Coutts clients could enjoy a range of horticultural and holiday-themed experiences and redeem with purpose through THANK YOU FROM COUTTS.
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03 Jul 2023
Top 5 ways to spend your Coutts Crowns
Until 24 July, clients can earn a 25,000 Crown Loyalty Bonus on fixed term deposits of £25,000 to £3m, fixed for 12 months or less and taken out via coutts.com by 14 August. With over 50 rewards for 50,000 Crowns or less, what could be the best way to redeem them? Terms & conditions apply. Limited availability.
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Until 24 July, clients can earn a 25,000 Crown Loyalty Bonus on fixed term deposits of £25,000 to £3m, fixed for 12 months or less and taken out via coutts.com by 14 August. With over 50 rewards for 50,000 Crowns or less, what could be the best way to redeem them? Terms & conditions apply. Limited availability.
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05 Jun 2023
The 36th Annual Tacitus Lecture: sponsoring a key event in the City of London
Coutts was a proud sponsor of the Worshipful Company of World Traders' 36th Annual Tacitus Lecture, with speaker Rory Stewart OBE. Hosted on Wednesday, 17 May 2023 at the Guildhall.
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Coutts was a proud sponsor of the Worshipful Company of World Traders' 36th Annual Tacitus Lecture, with speaker Rory Stewart OBE. Hosted on Wednesday, 17 May 2023 at the Guildhall.
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05 Jun 2023
Taking Pride in our LGBTQ+ clients
We are once again proud to support Pride month – find out more about how we work with and learn from our LGBTQ+ clients and colleagues.
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We are once again proud to support Pride month – find out more about how we work with and learn from our LGBTQ+ clients and colleagues.
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01 Jun 2023
Make your day out even more special this June with Thank You From Coutts
This June, whatever the weather, you can enjoy a range of rewards to make your day even more special. Find out more.
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This June, whatever the weather, you can enjoy a range of rewards to make your day even more special. Find out more.
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01 May 2023
Take some time out through Thank You From Coutts
Help improve your wellbeing, or someone else’s, with a range of offers available through THANK YOU FROM COUTTS. Find out more.
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Help improve your wellbeing, or someone else’s, with a range of offers available through THANK YOU FROM COUTTS. Find out more.
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01 Apr 2023
tomes and homes through thank you from coutts
From building your book collection to beautiful artisan pieces for the home, and helping those without one, THANK YOU FROM COUTTS has a range of unique opportunities this April.
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From building your book collection to beautiful artisan pieces for the home, and helping those without one, THANK YOU FROM COUTTS has a range of unique opportunities this April.
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19 Mar 2023
Interactive entertainment
Coutts provides commercial banking services for companies and individuals in interactive entertainment.
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Coutts provides commercial banking services for companies and individuals in interactive entertainment.
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16 Mar 2023
Can gender equality benefit the world by $28 trillion?
To mark International Women’s Day and B Corp month, Coutts brought together a panel of female entrepreneurs to discuss the power of diversity.
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To mark International Women’s Day and B Corp month, Coutts brought together a panel of female entrepreneurs to discuss the power of diversity.
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01 Mar 2023
So many reasons to celebrate through Thank You from Coutts
There’s plenty to celebrate this Spring and our special offers give you even more reason to share some special moments.
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There’s plenty to celebrate this Spring and our special offers give you even more reason to share some special moments.
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25 Jan 2023
Special gifts and giving opportunities designed to make a difference
Through THANK YOU FROM COUTTS, clients can show someone they care and help ‘make kindness the norm’ with a range of giving options, gifts and experiences.
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Through THANK YOU FROM COUTTS, clients can show someone they care and help ‘make kindness the norm’ with a range of giving options, gifts and experiences.
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16 Jan 2023
time to travel as adventure returns
Following three years of rolling restrictions, what’s the best way to reconnect with your adventurous side? We spoke to two luxury travel brands about what travellers can look forward to in 2023 and the exclusive offers Coutts clients can enjoy.
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Following three years of rolling restrictions, what’s the best way to reconnect with your adventurous side? We spoke to two luxury travel brands about what travellers can look forward to in 2023 and the exclusive offers Coutts clients can enjoy.
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16 Jan 2023
Five ways to build your network via the Coutts 440 app
How to get the most out of our exclusive app for clients.
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11 Dec 2022
Top Brands for Sustainable Food and Drink
Here are four high-end brands providing their customers with leading sustainable luxury food & drink products.
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Here are four high-end brands providing their customers with leading sustainable luxury food & drink products.
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17 Nov 2022
TOP BRANDS FOR SUSTAINABLE LUXURY AND LIFESTYLE GIFTS
How can you buy high-end products and experiences that are also sustainable? Six luxury retailers tell us how they’re playing their part to help the planet.
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How can you buy high-end products and experiences that are also sustainable? Six luxury retailers tell us how they’re playing their part to help the planet.
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05 Oct 2022
The Power of Black Wealth
To begin Black History Month, Coutts hosted a roundtable discussion with a number of Black entrepreneurs to debate and discuss the challenges Black and ethnic minority-owned businesses face as well as how better to encourage and grow Black wealth across society.
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To begin Black History Month, Coutts hosted a roundtable discussion with a number of Black entrepreneurs to debate and discuss the challenges Black and ethnic minority-owned businesses face as well as how better to encourage and grow Black wealth across society.
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01 Oct 2022
The importance of wealth guidance in Black Communities
The Urban Financier’ and Coutts Private Banker Franklin Asante give his exclusive insight into the importance of wealth guidance in Black Communities.
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The Urban Financier’ and Coutts Private Banker Franklin Asante give his exclusive insight into the importance of wealth guidance in Black Communities.
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01 Oct 2022
Our support for ethnic minority businesses
To mark Black History Month, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Consultant, Sharniya Ferdinand, describes how the report she helped create, Time to Change, is championing wealth creation in minority communities.
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To mark Black History Month, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Consultant, Sharniya Ferdinand, describes how the report she helped create, Time to Change, is championing wealth creation in minority communities.
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01 Oct 2022
Black History Month and the value of Black wealth
Recently nominated for the Rising Star Award by the Black Talent Awards, Business Development Director Shellia Kennedy writes on the importance of diversity in wealth creation and the value of remembering shared principles beyond Black History Month.
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Recently nominated for the Rising Star Award by the Black Talent Awards, Business Development Director Shellia Kennedy writes on the importance of diversity in wealth creation and the value of remembering shared principles beyond Black History Month.
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05 Jul 2021
Our 2021 Summer Reading List
A list of the most exciting and entertaining books, compiled by our Coutts family
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A list of the most exciting and entertaining books, compiled by our Coutts family
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27 Nov 2019
Coutts Passion Index 2019
Investing in art, classic cars or fine wine? The Coutts Passion Index has been tracking the changing fortunes of passion assets since 2005.
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Investing in art, classic cars or fine wine? The Coutts Passion Index has been tracking the changing fortunes of passion assets since 2005.
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