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Guy Hands named Spear’s Philanthropist of the Year 2018
Terra Firma’s Guy Hands shared the Philanthropist of the Year at the Spear’s WMAs with his wife, Julia, and addressed a packed Dorchester event, re…
‘Bigger than ever’: The Spear’s 500 launches tonight
The most comprehensive guide to the private client world will be celebrated alongside the City’s most luminous stars at the Dorchester this e…
So how should footballers manage their millions?
News that nearly 200 professional footballers are being investigated by the HMRC flags up the need for improved financial management – to protect t…
Fake or Fortune, and the case of buyer beware
Whether it’s antique jars, Caravaggios or classic Ferraris, it’s a case of buyer beware for collectors, writes Helen Conybeare Williams Followers o…
Moving away? Know that tax is where the home is
Guidelines for HNWs planning to escape Brexit without losing grip on UK property, writes James Badcock A combination of tax changes, Brexit and the…
Interview: Anna Hansen on family, fusions and a dramatic decade
The Modern Pantry has survived a turbulent period, and chef-patron Anna Hansen can concentrate on her joyful food once more, writes William Sitwell…
Rupert Murdoch sets up a $12bn family trust
Rosamond McDowell and Isobel Symonds explain how using a trust to secure the succession of family businesses could be the most efficient way of pas…
Spear’s Briefing: Exploring the benefits of impact investing
The latest Spear’s Breakfast Briefing tackled impact funds –what they are, what they aren’t, and why we should all care. Emelia Hamilton-Russell re…
AI and art at Christie’s: algorithmic portraits to ‘disrupt the canon’
The first ever sale of an AI generated artwork raises questions of authorship, authenticity and value, Arun Kakar reports Edmond de Belamy, from L…
PPFM- Spear’s monthly cultural round-up
Pinch Punch First of the Month: Six things to see, spend and do over the next 30 days. Edited by Emelia Hamilton-Russell See: A Private War …
Blue Safari Seychelles’ brand new eco camp
For the first time ever, Blue Safari Seychelles, launches a brand new eco camp on Cosmoledo Atoll in November 2019 Part of the exceptional and adve…
How to tackle the ‘Unknown Unknowns’ in divorce
A watertight agreement can mitigate the risks of a complicated divorce, especially when the court is involved, writes Claire Blakemore ‘Let u…
Meet the go-to cigar sommelier of London’s clubland
Darius Namdar is the man to go to for advice on cigars in London’s clubland – and you’d better believe he’s done his homework, writes Christopher S…
This is Malaga re-imagined for the luxury world
The return of its grand hotel after half a century is the latest step on a remarkable transformative journey for the city of Malaga, writes Andrew …
‘Uninspiring’ budget for HNWs as Hammond preps UK for Brexit
London’s top firms react to chancellor Philip Hammond’s ‘countdown to Brexit budget’ ‘I can report to the British p…
Andrew Motion on Britain: ‘What a beautiful, interesting, valuable, loveable place – and what a mess’
The former Poet Laureate encounters a different United Kingdom from the one he left in 2015 I’m writing this in America on Independence Day, exactl…
Double wins for Out of the Blue, Capsis Elite Resort at Seven Stars 2018
The hospitality conglomerate is honoured twice at the Oscars of luxury hospitality During an exciting and glamorous ceremony hosted by hotel comple…
Boom time for Chinese billionaires – UBS
China minted two billionaires a week in 2017 – and they’re not looking to slow down anytime soon, reports Arun Kakar Billionaires this year made mo…
What Britain can learn from the Norway model
Is Norway’s unique relationship with Europe something the UK could emulate? A visit to Oslo reveals a nation blessed with oil wealth but already pr…
Millennials and sustainable investing – a guide for the sceptical
David Dawkins speaks to Barclays and UBS on millennials, impact and sustainable investing as the wealth management world prepares for the next gene…