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May 9, 2022updated 28 Jun 2022 2:58pm

REGISTER NOW: Spear’s 500 Live 2022

By Chris Hawes

Spear’s 500 Live will bring together leading figures from the world of wealth at The Carlton Tower Jumeirah on 7 September 2022

The first ever edition of Spear’s 500 Live will take place at the The Carlton Tower Jumeirah in Knightsbridge, London, on 7 September 2022.

Spear’s 500 Live is a successor to the hugely popular Spear’s Wealth Insight Forum, which last took place as an in-person event in 2019. As such, Spear’s 500 Live is the marquee annual in-person event from Spear’s, and brings together experts and leaders in the fields of economics, investing, philanthropy, law, geopolitics, property, tax, luxury and education.

The speakers who have already been confirmed are listed below, along with the agenda for the day.

Spear’s 500 Live has a strict limit of 500 attendees. To register to attend click here.

Spears’ 500 Live Draft Agenda

08:00 – 09:00am

Breakfast and Networking 

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09:00 – 09:05am

Welcome remarks 

Edwin Smith, Editor, Spear’s 

09:05 – 09:45am

Keynote: New World Order 

International lawyer and adviser to heads of state, Robert Amsterdam, assesses the impact that the geopolitical machinations of recent months and the near future will have on the international pecking order and the global economy

Confirmed Speaker:

Robert Amsterdam, lawyer, Amsterdam & Partners LLP 

09:45 – 10:30am

How to construct the perfect portfolio in 2022, in association with the Royal Mint

  • Is the 60:40 split dead?
  • What is the right balance of equities, bonds, commodities, property, alternatives (etc.) in the current market?
  • Will the private market boom continue?
  • What assets should UHNW investors consider right now?
  • Gold Vs digital gold?

Confirmed Speakers:

  • Annamaria Koerling, Managing Partner, Delfin Private Office 
  • Rashmi Madan, Senior Managing Director, Head of EMEA Private Wealth Solutions Group, Blackstone 
  • Toby Osborne, Head of Wealth Management, The Royal Mint Precious Metals Division

10:30 – 11:15am

Prime Movers: the secrets of selling, buying and financing super-prime property, in association with Butterfield Mortgages

  • How to market a super-prime home (and maximise the sale price) with the competing forces of social media and the need for discretion
  • How to finance a super-prime property purchase, including the types of information required to access finance for HNWs
  • Rising interest rates and fixing options for HNW deals
  • Structuring that’s fit for 2022
  • PCL demand
  • Market outlook

Confirmed Speakers:

  • David Gwyther, Business Development Director, Butterfield Mortgages 
  • Richard Rogerson, CEO, RFR Property 
  • Camilla Dell, Managing Partner, Black Brick Property Solutions LLP 

11:15 – 11:45am

Coffee and Networking

11:45 – 12:30pm

Panel discussion: The Experience of Luxuryin association with the Oeno Group 

Leading figures from the world of luxury analyse and unpick the nature of luxury experience – and the unique demands of UHNW customers.

The discussion will cover:

  • The nature of luxury experiences
  • Leaders in the field
  • The power of collaboration
  • The expectations of UHNWs – and how they can be surpassed

Confirmed speakers:

  • Michael Doerr, CEO, Oeno Group 
  • Senior representative, The Carlton Jumeirah 

12:30 – 13:15

Panel to be announced 

13:15 – 14:15

Lunch & Networking 

14:15 – 15:00

Panel Discussion: How much is enough? – in association with CAF 

Experts from the fields of philanthropy, economics and behavioural science consider how the effects of philanthropy, giving and impact-investing can be maximised – and whether that provides an answer to a difficult question: How much of their wealth should HNWs give away?  

Confirmed speakers:

  • Nicola Brentnall, CEO, Ajaz.org 
  • Emily Carver, Head of Media, The Institute of Economic Affairs 
  • Mark Greer, Director of Philanthropy, CAF 

15:00 – 15:45

Panel discussion: On firm foundations: How to future-proof your succession planning in 2022 – 

in association with Finance Malta

  • The major forces shaping succession planning in 2022
  • What are the (new) prerequisites for successful succession planning?
  • The most dangerous pitfalls – and how to avoid them
  • The use of structures and foundations – and how to get this right
  • How might the equation change in years to come?

Confirmed speaker:

  • Przemyslaw Koger, Director & Head of Relationship Management Malta, Alter Domus

15:45 – 16:05

Coffee break 

16:05 – 16:50

Debate: Examinations: Good or Bad? – in association with the Institut auf dem Rosenberg

16:50 – 17:20

Fireside Chat 

17:20 – 18:30
Networking Drinks Reception – in association with BVI Finance

Confirmed Speaker:

Simon Gray, Global Head of Business Development & Marketing, BVI Finance 

To register to attend Spear’s 500 Live click here.

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