Spear's Salon
Strong Opinion from our Stable of Star Turns
William Cash
William Cash is Editor-in-Chief of Spear's WMS and has twice won Editor of the Year at the PPA Awards (2007 and 2008).
Forthcoming attractions
The new issue of Spear's is almost upon us and so I thought I would share some of the highlights with you.
Saved by the Early Birds
When the credits rolled was my name now going to be included under 'Extras' or 'With thanks to'? Clearly I wasn't playing myself any more.
Bonus Bonanza
People are sick and tired of playing poor, so it's time to start spending again - although nobody wants to talk about it.
From the Editor
The wheel has come full circle. As I write, Spear’s is about to enter a new era as we finally move out of our temporary digs in Holland Park, where we have been camping since our management buyout in September, and occupy new offices in a mews tucked away behind the Gate Cinema on Notting Hill Gate.
Rehab and Reality
I turned to my companion and said: 'The set designer has done their research - that's what the Priory reception does look like.'
Famous Last Words
At least some good soundbites came out of the crisis. Your suggestions are welcome!
From the Editor
Many media analysts might think I am crazy. The deal has required me to mortgage my house for a print title that costs £25 per quarterly issue
Awards address
Last year, a thousand BlackBerries beeped at once and a thousand faces fell as news arrived that Congress had rejected the bailout package
Indy: So why did I buy my magazine back? It's all about risk
Read William Cash's Independent article on why he bought back Spear's and what his plans are for turning it into a global wealth management brand.
Editor's Letter
Ever since the G20, I’ve known what it feels like to be a doctor. Everybody wants your diagnosis on their particular financial malady — imaginary or real.
Unbillable Hours
Our specialists solve your HNW problems (gratis!)
Q
I am at the start of divorce proceedings and am concerned about the tax implications. I have heard that you might have to pay capital gains tax on the assets you get as part of the divorce settlement - is this the case?
A
It is a little-known part of the UK tax system but divorcing couples may indeed find themselves subject to capital gains tax. This can happen, for instance, if the marital home is sold as part of the divorce settlement or even in a situation where the home is given to one spouse under the settlement, with no money changing hands.
Spear's Wire
The Hedgehog
Spear's Spiky Undercover Agent Dishes the Gossip
Links to blogs we like
Dealbreaker
Guardian Datablog
Madame Arcati
Long or Short Capital
Econbrowser
The Wealth Report
Real Time Economics
Intelligence Squared
Iain Dale's Diary
Guido Fawkes
Huffington Post
ITA Wealth Management
The Lesperance Letter
