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Jason Cowley on Marcelo Bielsa: ‘There is no one quite like him’
After years of failure, Leeds United finally found their saviour in Marcelo Bielsa, a sixtysomething maverick from Argentina In the early summer of…
‘It’s time to start tunnelling to the city’ – musings of a Country Mouse
Our new columnist Daisy Dunn muses on a lockdown spent in the countryside – and contemplates a return to the city ‘I will be a Country Mouse…
The Spear’s Tax & Trust Advisers Index
HNWs looking for the best tax lawyers and accountants to help them negotiate labyrinthine revenue regimes and cross-border issues, or to set up sen…
The sanctuary for global wealth that you’ve probably never heard of
In South Dakota, not too far from Mount Rushmore, an ambitious little city has emerged as a sanctuary for global wealth In the sprawling prairies o…
Tax comment: ‘Don’t complain about the new order’
Now is not the time to skimp on tax payments, because people will notice, says Eliot Wilson It all started with Dame Margaret Hodge’s father. In 20…
Breaking down the latest non-dom figures
Ceris Gardner and Alice Wheatley decipher HMRC’s latest figures on the UK’s non-doms In July, HMRC released new statistics of nondomiciled taxpayer…
Matthew Goodwin: Why the ‘deck looks stacked’ against Trump in November
Donald Trump upset the odds in 2016, but this time the negative polling numbers are more conclusive The true power of the president, Richard Neusta…
What is a prenup? 10 questions about prenuptial agreements answered
The value of prenuptial agreements has become increasingly clear in recent times, particularly for HNWs who have assets to protect. But what are pr…
Portnoy’s complaints: The Pied Piper to a new generation of day-traders is taking on Wall Street
Dave Portnoy has become the standard-bearer for millions of new, inexperienced day-traders, who have been drawn into the market by volatility, new …
The Colour of Money: How the Black Lives Matter movement is changing the world of wealth
The Black Lives Matter movement has begun to send ripples through the world of wealth. What does that mean for the firms that serve HNW clients? In…
The Balmoral, Edinburgh hotel review: ‘Quite an achievement’
Cool, sleek and not a hint of tartan in sight – Rocco Forte’s luxury Edinburgh outpost is quite an achievement We emerge into Edinbur…
The Spear’s Schools Index, in partnership with Carfax Education
The Spear’s Schools Index, created in partnership with Carfax Education, lists the very best private schools in the world Together, SpearR…
The Spear’s Schools Index: Choosing the right school for your child
Starting early and knowing what to ask are key, says Fiona McKenzie The school you choose for your child can be life-changing. So it’s no surprise …
Billionaire parents go to war with Le Rosey, the world’s most expensive school
With fees of $130,000 per year, Le Rosey, on the edge of Lake Geneva is the most expensive school in the world. As the billionaire parents of a for…
Gravity training in a world turned upside down
Regular gravity workouts will increase upper body strength as well, helping with both your focus and your balance. writes Jo Foley Gravity: the nat…
Sam Leith’s lockdown reads
Some of the selections here might have the effect, as well as whiling away the hours, of making us count what remains of our blessings I found myse…
Steven Pinker on coronavirus and capitalism
The psychologist explains why unfettered free markets don’t exist and the pandemic might not reshape society Professor Steven Pinker has already ea…
An ‘enchanting’ journey through Laos and Cambodia
From Buddhist temples to mine-clearing rats and a range of arts, Cambodia and Laos have plenty to keep adventurous travellers busy Most visitors to…
Summer reading: Three of the best books out now
Looking for something to read? Here are three books out now recommended by Spear’s The Deficit Myth By Stephanie Kelton (John Murray, £20) …
Exploring the ‘prelapsarian paradise’ of Amanpulo
Luxury hotelier Aman hit the jackpot when it opened Amanpulo on a small Philippine island, where spectacular nature is all around, writes Teresa Le…