Robert Jackman, Author at Spear's Magazine

Money Men: The fall of Wirecard

Dan McCrum had to scrap every inch of the way to expose the Wirecard scandal, and his experience makes for riveting reading, says Robert Jackman.

Inside the London Metal Exchange’s March trading shutdown

As the London Metal Exchange faces lawsuits filed by US hedge fund Elliott Management and others, Robert Jackman looks into its controversial decision to suspend nickel trading earlier this year.

The wealth management industry’s appetite for mergers is growing

The wealth management industry has seen another merger between major firms, prompting further debate about whether big really is beautiful. By Robert Jackman

What less Russian money and oligarchs leaving would mean for London

The most obvious consequences of Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine have been the terrible – and needless – suffering and loss of life. As refugees are scattered through Europe and attempt to reunite with loved ones, the true human cost of the Russian leader’s misguided, vainglorious crusade will not be tallied for some time to come.

Bet365 boss Denise Coates is one of Britain’s richest women – and top taxpayer in the UK

Spotting the potential for the internet to supercharge the sports-betting industry, Denise Coates launched Bet365 in 2001. Two decades later, it’s become the most successful bookmaker in Britain. That’s not the only title she holds, however – she also leads the list of top UK taxpayers, writes Robert Jackman