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Alan Greenspan: ‘The system is eventually going to unwind’
In a wide ranging discussion with Mark Carney and Economist political editor Adrian Wooldridge, Alan Greenspan, 92, claims the US is becoming compl…
Rusticated life: Tanya Gold on the cult of the holiday cottage
The problem of living in a country idyll is everyone wants to go there – even if it is to rent a place designed to remind City slickers of home The…
Liquid Lunch: Andre Agassi opens up about philanthropy, impact investing and Trump
Christopher Jackson catches up with the great champion and finds his mind on many things The first thing you notice is the gait, slightly pigeon-to…
WEEKEND IN… Courchevel
Expectations can be as elevated as the location when it comes to luxury ski resorts, writes Olenka Hamilton You might not know it, but in the seren…
Spear’s Midas Interview: Jo Brand
The comedian discusses sexism, perfume, religion and the sound of geese with Emelia Hamilton-Russell How much is an ounce of gold? What a we…
Kata Rocks Superyacht Rendezvous returns for 2018
Asia’s most exclusive superyacht event to sets sail in Phuket this December Here’s some Christmas cheer for superyacht owners. From 6 to 9 De…
Review: I am Ashurbanipal: king of the world, King of Assyria
War, death and power are at the forefront of the British Museum’s exhibition on Ashurbanipal – King of the Assyrian empire, writes Emi…
1% is a fair price to pay for a soft Brexit
A one per cent loss in the UK’s GDP is a small price to pay for a soft Brexit, writes Alec Marsh So Mark Carney reckons that Theresa May’s so…
Feuding executors: how to control an inheritance dispute
A recent clash between Zaha Hadid’s executors highlights the importance of drafting an airtight will, writes Emily Stoneham Contemplating how…
The new breed of buying agent
A market in transition means changing roles for buying agents, says Jo Eccles The role of a buying agent has changed enormously since I set up Sour…
Meghan Markle’s princess enquiries
Meghan Markle will be able to navigate the tax scrutiny of Uncle Sam with careful planning, write Charlie Fowler and Daniel Simon As well-informed …
Experience ‘unrivalled flexibility’ with TAG Aviation
TAG Aviation has made private jet travel more comfortable and easier to arrange than ever, with a host of options for customers A private jet chart…
Bitcoin, blockchain and HNWs: Are family offices still ‘wanting to learn more’?
Senior Researcher David Dawkins tests the sentiment of blockchain ‘solutions’ ten years on from Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin whitepaper A true tabloi…
US and China will fight over ‘top dog’ status, predicts former British spychief
Former chief of MI6 Sir John Sawers says we should be fearful about the impending confrontation between America and China, as the latter flexes its…
Review: Adaptive Markets by Andrew Lo
MIT academic Andrew Lo convincingly makes the case for why science resembles biology, despite some distracting digressions, writes Freddie Wild Eco…
Focus: How long has the US dollar got?
After more than 70 years, the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency is on borrowed time, writes Alec Marsh In July 1944, 730 delegates fr…
World’s wealthy flock to alternative assets
New research show that alternative assets are set to rise – and HNWs are already on board, writes Arun Kakar One in four HNWs is allocating a…
Bombay Bustle review: Curry and wine pairing perfection as Mumbai arrives in W1
Spear’s tour of Mayfair’s top Indian restaurants continues with a trip to Bombay Bustle a journey through Indian food inspired by the tiffin pot be…
The $30tn Great Wealth Transfer can be an ‘evolution, not revolution’ – report
A report by Jersey Finance and Bedell Cristin reveals how global HNWs and their advisers can streamline the transition between founders of wealth a…
Walpole Awards celebrate the best in British luxury
The best of British luxury is recognised at the Walpole British Luxury Awards hosted by Jason Isaacs, writes William Cash Two weeks after SpearR…