Why this private island is a paradise for the eco traveller
Resplendent with dazzlingly colourful wildlife above and below water, the Indian Ocean paradise that is Alphonse Island is a treat…
ByMonth: April 2018
How Tudor brickwork inspired a Lutyens masterpiece
Staying true to his style, Edwin Lutyens used the ruins of Basing House, the largest private house in Tudor England,…
By
A trip to the Maldives made me yearn for a butler
Even if you’re not used to it, having a dedicated servant at your beck and call can be addictive, writes…
By
Millennials now more bullish about finances than baby boomers — study
The startup boom, quality advisers and a rise in alternative lending have created increased confidence among millennial investors, writes Arun…
By
The sports bond scheme offering a new way to invest
Sam Forsdick speaks to ex-Morgan Stanley banker, Fausto Zanetton, about his sports investment platform Not every football club manages to…
By
Global philanthropy tips $1.5 trillion, report finds
Worldwide philanthropic funds have amassed a record $1.5 trillion in assets, according to a UBS report, which offers insightful conclusions…
By
Windrush saga is a hoarder’s charter
The recent immigration furore shows the imperative need to keep absolutely everything – especially documentation related to residency, writes Sophie…
By
Review: The Split on BBC1
The new BBC legal divorce drama, The Split, exposes the emotional underbelly of family law — inaccuracies and clichés notwithstanding,…
By
The return of Connolly, Mayfair’s century-old leatherers
Why the luxury brand’s calfskin loyalty card is the ultimate status symbol, writes Nick Foulkes It is quite remarkable, the…
By
The Bermuda benefit: an HNW introduction to offshore
What is ‘offshore’, how can it help, and where should HNWs go? A panel of experts got to grips with…
By
Interview: Bellamy’s Gavin Rankin on ‘the perfect culinary pitch’
Gavin Rankin has seen plenty of the world but knows where he belongs: in the heart of Mayfair, at Bellamy’s,…
By
Why I made a U-turn on luxury cars
Is owning a high-end car really worth all the social pitfalls, asks Sam Leith I’ve bought a new car. Very…
By
Review: Fashioned From Nature at the V&A
The new ‘Fashioned from nature’ exhibition at the V&A makes the case for sustainable luxury, writes Olenka Hamilton ‘It’s all…
By
Liquid Lunch: Economist Ruth Lea on who’s right on the money
Spear’s editor Alec Marsh lunches with the outspoken economist Ruth Lea ponders the menu: ‘I’m going to be a pleb…
By
How ‘uncertain assets’ complicate divorce
Complex, speculative assets are increasingly common in family finances, making divorce settlements a legal minefield, especially for the less well-off…
By
Spear’s Wealth Insight Forum 2018
By
Spear’s Wealth Management Awards 2018
The City’s crème de la crème and the stars of the wealth management and private client industries will gather in…
By
Aristocrats eclipsed by global HNWs in battle for Mayfair
London’s poshest district is changing with the landlord gentry being swept aside by international royalty and hungry property firms, says…
By
The 488 GTB is Ferrari’s automotive masterpiece
A ride in Ferrari’s stunning and ultra-swift 488 GTB is an offer you can’t refuse, writes Cindy-Lou Dale I’m driving…
By
The Nautilus Maldives is set out to woo the ‘modern bohemian’
The Maldives has a luxury newcomer that is opening up a private island to welcome the next generation of travellers…
By