With Lunar New Year approaching on the 29th, we thought there was no better theme for this week’s issue than embracing the Year of the Snake (we swear there is no correlation between the timing of this issue and the rare Sanke Koi Fish pond donated by one of our international members). It’s time to shed our skins, metaphorically and physically; we’ve noticed a few of you are overdue a medical-grade peel, so consider this a polite reminder. Traditionally, the snake symbolises cunning, intuition, and a touch of mystery— qualities one looks for in a fund manager or a divorce lawyer, but also qualities we could all benefit from embracing in 2025. Whether you celebrate Lunar New Year or you’re just looking for an excuse to spend money, eat well, and charm your father’s clients from the Far East, we’re hoping there’s something for all our members in this issue.