SWIF: Next 12-18 months ‘very exciting’ for London super-prime property market
London’s super-prime property market is set for a post-pandemic rebound, which could give rise to several transactions of £100 million…
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SWIF: ‘Societal shift’ in UHNW priorities post-pandemic
The pandemic has changed the way that the rich think about wealth, attendees of the Spear’s Wealth Insight Forum heard…
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Grape expectations: Château Quintus’s truly remarkable wine
The topography of the exquisite Château Quintus in Saint-Émilion helps create truly remarkable wine In 1936, Clarence Dillon planned to…
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Modern Families and the future of HNW divorce
As we emerge from the pandemic, how has UHNW divorce been affected, asks Alex Carruthers We are (hopefully) now emerging…
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The digital wealth agenda: How to advance the advisory client experience
Advisory wealth management firms could have experienced a milestone year in 2020. Challenged for years to prove their value in…
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Autumn Books: Five recommended reads
Looking for something to read this weekend? Here are five recommended books from Spear’s Antwerp: The Glory Years By Michael…
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Harrow School: Still way ahead of the game
This year marks both 450 years of Harrow School, and ten years of the ancient establishment’s sister school: Harrow International…
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Jerudong International School: A piece of Britain in Brunei
Jerudong International School combines British influence and academic rigour with a good deal of internationalism – in a unique setting…
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How Brighton College manages to excel in academics, the arts and sport
Brighton College manages to excel in academics, the arts and sport – all while maintaining an ethos of kindness that…
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World of Wealth: Jessica DeLuca
Edwin Smith talks to Jessica DeLuca, founder of Cult Beauty, who recently sold her business to The Hut Group for…
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Plaza 18, Andalucia review: ‘Restrained glamour that captivates from the first steps’
Califer Vejer’s Plaza 18 is like visiting the ultra-chic country home of the A-list friends in Madrid you never knew…
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How to get into the best secondary schools – an expert’s guide
Eight expert tips for getting into the best secondary schools Getting a child into their desired secondary school requires careful…
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Tales to tell: Inside the Prima & Ultima collection’s fascinating story
Provenance matters to discerning collectors of single-malt whisky and, as Johanna Derry Hall discovers, every bottle in Diageo’s Prima &…
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The former hedge fund manager Pierre Lagrange tells Spear’s editor Edwin Smith about his days as a master of the…
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School admissions: How the race to get into leading schools is affecting pupils and parents
The race to get into leading secondary schools puts pupils and parents under intense pressure Sheri Jacobson has been through…
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Rickie Lee Jones – The Spear’s Midas interview
Singer-songwriter Rickie Lee Jones has amassed a wealth of stories – not to mention fossils and bones – during a…
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Eminent reputation and human rights lawyer Mark Stephens speaks to Spear’s Editor Edwin Smith about his work for clients from…
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‘These are financial institutions – not fricking nightclubs’ – Sam Leith on the modern corporate rebrand
Standard Life Aberdeen’s recent rebrand begs a question: what is it with corporate branding departments and the abuse of the…
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Blending the rules: How Penfolds is taking wine blends to another level
Penfolds has taken wine blends to another level, crossing borders and oceans to come up with a luscious new offering…
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How can a financial adviser scam you and what can you do about it?
There are several tell-tale signs that might show that a financial adviser might be scamming you. Here’s what you can…
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