The Year in Spear’s 2020: Our ten most-read pieces
Here are the ten most-read pieces on the Spear’s websites from this year like no other What a year. Without…
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Why hiding is no longer an option for successful people
Hiding is no longer an option for successful individuals, but families can start to sit down and have sincere, open,…
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Sustainable finance needs to ‘upskill’ to make an impact — and fast, experts find
A conference in Jersey brought together a range of private wealth experts who found that sustainable finance structures will have…
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How fashion looks forward after a torrid 2020
The likes of Kering, Richemont and LVMH built empires on non-stop schedules of runway shows, globe-trotting and new collections. Without…
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Why Swiss smartwatches are on a different planet from Apple
When it comes to smartwatches, the Swiss are on a different planet from Apple, says Timothy Barber
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The Fife Arms review: Hauser & Wirth founders’ supremely sophisticated Highlands hideaway
The Fife Arms is reborn as Scotland’s supremely sophisticated yet informally relaxed go-to Highlands hideaway, writes Andrew Harris Build it…
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Jaguar’s new F-Type reviewed: ‘Everything a GT should be’
The F-Type had already breathed new life into Jaguar and the GT in general. Its latest version is a joy…
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Monty Don – The Spear’s Midas interview
Gardening guru and writer Monty Don on his love of the great outdoors, his dogs… and a good stone How…
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Here’s how to talk about inheritance
It’s important to have a healthy conversation about inheritance. Not talking about it can result in bewilderment or unthinking dissipation,…
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Paradise found: On Lake Como’s timeless appeal
It may be no secret these days, but Italy’s greatest lake still takes your breath away ‘Oh, it’s that boring…
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Liquid Lunch with John Paton: ‘I used to tell people it rained money’
Media entrepreneur John Paton tells Edwin Smith about the deal that made his career, becoming chairman of the Independent –…
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Watch: Covid-19, Cyprus and the future of citizenship by investment
To find out what the future holds for UHNW mobility, Spear’s – in association with St Lucia Citizenship by Investment…
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Business is having a ‘big reset’ — here’s what you need to know
Post-Covid investors need to focus on governance issues – and watch out for fake corporate news We are now all…
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‘Zen via the art of coffee machine maintenance’
There’s something pleasingly pared-down and contemplative about divining the perfect espresso by getting to know the inner workings of a…
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What we can learn from the Romans this Christmas
Even the Romans set special time aside to enjoy homely pleasures in midwinter, writes Daisy Dunn The Romans were always…
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The World of Fine Wine Announces the 2020 World’s Best Wine Lists
The World of Fine Wine has announced its 2020 World’s Best Wine Lists The top awards in the 2020 World’s…
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The key to longevity? Embracing change
While adaptability and a constant eye on the future are vital, those firms who truly want to stand the test…
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A ‘complete rethink’ of the fight against global corruption is needed
Our fight against global corruption is failing. It’s time for a complete rethink of our approach Well, it happened again.…
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