Michael Olesnicky TEP and James von Simson TEP elected new STEP Deputy Chairs
Michael Olesnicky TEP, of STEP Hong Kong, and James von Simson TEP, of STEP City of London, have been elected as Deputy Chairs of STEP, the multidisciplinary, global professional body for advisors that help families plan for their futures. They will take up their roles in January 2026. Michael is semi-retired, having formerly been a […]
Number of fathers over 60 sees notable increase
Official statistics show the number of fathers aged over 60 is on the increase, as the numbers of children born to younger parents falls. Office for National Statistics (ONS) numbers show a 14% increase in the number of fathers over the age of 60 compared to 2023; from 942 live births in 2023 to 1,076 […]
Collaboration and networking group launched to ‘support and advance’ probate community
A new collaboration between Probate.Auction, CLSQ, Move With Us and The National Will Register has been launched to ‘support and advance’ the probate sector through education, networking, and shared expertise. The Professional Probate Partnership (PPP) brings together the collective expertise and networks of the organisations and wider membership in an effort to strengthen professional practice […]