WEEKEND IN… Courchevel
Expectations can be as elevated as the location when it comes to luxury ski resorts, writes Olenka Hamilton You might…
ByMonth: November 2018
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…
By
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…
By
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…
By
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…
By
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…
By
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…
By
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…
By
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…
By
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…
By
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,…
By
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…
By
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…
By
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…
By
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 $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…
By
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…
By
Twin troubles: navigating two engines in air
Twin-engined aircraft can be a delight to fly – just as long as you can handle them when an engine…
By
Guernsey is on the map for family office moves
There is a seismic shift in the family office space which Guernsey is set to capitalise on Guernsey is increasingly…
By
The straw between hurricanes: postcard from Montenegro
For centuries Montenegro has been dominated by various invaders. Now, at last, it can forge ahead on its own and…
By