EMerging’s FinFair is a Second Life for financial professionals
Usually, attending a professional fair means visiting some conference hall in the back of beyond, or perhaps a marquee in…
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At what point does client entertaining turn into bribery?
GIFT AID New laws against over-generous corporate hospitality are causing wealth managers to rethink how they win clients. Alex Matchett…
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Richest countries in the world: Canada ranks 7th for millionaires as number of rich soars
The number of millionaires in Canada leapt 7.7 per cent in 2012, according to researchers who also found the group…
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The educated philanthropist invests in libraries
Author: Sam Leith The words above, as any fule kno, are what it says on Shakespeare’s tomb. If Shakespeare’s curse…
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Eike Batista’s failure should make billionaires fear for their fortunes
In the spring of 2012, Brazilian entrepreneur Eike Batista said he could become the world’s richest man in ten years’…
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Nazi looted art found, SOAS gifted £20m, Greenland’s resources exposed
We bring you the best of the weekend’s papers, including Nazi looted art found in Munich, a very generous donation…
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In the best of Spear’s last week, Spear’s Wealth Management Awards 2013, millionaire-producing universities and why the wealthy aren’t buying private jets
Author: Spear’s Editorial We bring you the most popular Spear’s articles from last week, including the winners of Spear’s Wealth…
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Eike Batista's failure should make billionaires fear for their fortunes
Brazilian entrepreneur Eike Batista said he could become the world’s richest man. Fast forward a few months and things aren’t…
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Wealthy are renting, not buying, private jets
As the economy seems to be improving, the fortunes of the private air travel industry also look to be taking…
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Music makes wine that much finer, says Oxford professor at LSO tasting and recital
While many of us enjoy sipping fine wines in conjunction with listening to classical music – a fairly obvious duo…
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Raymond Blanc, Mark Hix and Henry Harris give us their pick of the bangers for British Sausage Week
Start girding your loins: it’s British Sausage Week next week. (Like Miley Cyrus’ recent album, we always have time for…
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Emily Rookwood devours gutsy Gallic cuisine at the Green Man and French Horn
The day after Restaurant Magazine’s top hundred restaurants were announced, I was challenged by señor Spero to try and munch…
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Sitwell Scoffs at Drakes Tabanco on Tottenham Court Road
They do great seating at Drakes Tabanco. It’s on Windmill Street, near Tottenham Court Road and it’s a Spanish gaff.…
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How to become an accountant
Accountants have been providing financial information and strategic guidance to organisations for hundreds of years. Organisations of every size around…
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5 best luxury luggage lines
Author: Peter Matthews Planning a trip away can be stressful enough, but making sure you have the right luggage to…
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5 Best Restaurants in Manila
Author: Peter Matthews The capital and second largest city in the Philippines, Manila boasts a vibrant restaurant scene with influences…
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10 most valuable paintings
Author: Peter Matthews Over time, the obsession to own these colourful masterpieces has resulted in them having price tags so…
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