Do HMRC’s letters to billionaires spell the end of ‘complete privacy’?
Billionaires should think very carefully, advisers say, before accepting an HMRC meeting invitation to discuss financial arrangements
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Why the next generation of HNWs love American cities
London was the only non-US city to make the top five of Savills' index
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Inside the Monaco Yacht Show 2026 with Informa Prestige CEO
Spear's caught up with Informa Prestige CEO Toby Moore ahead of this year's Monaco Yacht Show
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Interest in ‘golden visas’ up sevenfold in a decade: where are UHNWs moving next?
Research from the migration consultancy La Vida found a sharp surge in US searches after President Trump’s re-election
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Everything we know so far about Anthropic’s ‘Claude for financial advisers’
Anthropic said the tool will handle the tasks that keep wealth managers 'from client-facing work’
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‘Don’t be scared’: how younger UHNWs should go about giving their money away
Younger UHNWs are just as passionate about philanthropy as older generations, but more open to different ways of doing it,…
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UBS chief Sergio Ermotti to step down in 2027 as Swiss capital rules take centre stage
The news leaves one of banking’s most coveted roles open, with Aleksandar Ivanovic and Iqbal Khan reported as contenders
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Abu Dhabi’s family office boom: why the emirate is attracting active global investors
Industry leaders at the Spear’s Summit examined how Abu Dhabi’s family office ecosystem is evolving from structure to substance
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Barclays tipped to bid for Evelyn Partners – experts weigh in
Analysts discuss the strategic significance of Barclays potentially acquiring Evelyn Partners
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Hermès heirs’ family office Krefeld prepares to expand beyond luxury holdings
Europe’s richest family to diversify assets via new family office offshoot, filings reveal
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Head of Malta’s financial regulator denies sanctioned Russian investment
Amid accusations of harbouring sanctioned Russian money, Malta argues its case as a European wealth centre
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How to invest in rare earths
Given that rare earths are essential to future technologies such as electric cars and mobile phones, how prudent is it…
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Building resilient portfolios in 2026: how investors can navigate AI, commodities and market risks
As AI's increasing dominance looms, investors should look to infrastructure as an area for investment, as well as diversifying their…
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Inside J.P. Morgan’s 2026 forecast – and what the big predictions mean for UHNWs
Few themes have captivated wealthy investors more than AI, and J.P. Morgan’s new report makes no attempt to water down…
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Incorrect markets data published on front page of FT
World markets figures provided by ICE for indices and asset classes do not add up, raising questions about possible misuse…
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Metro Bank co-founder reveals name of new family office lender
Anthony Thomson, the serial entrepreneur behind Metro Bank and Atom Bank, has revealed the official name of his new family…
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What Warren Buffett’s succession plan at Berkshire Hathaway can teach family offices
Warren Buffett’s carefully planned succession at Berkshire Hathaway shows how foresight, trust and clear governance can preserve a founder’s legacy
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What Budget 2025 means for high-earners and HNWs
Experts from the Spear’s network respond to new mansion tax and other measures as the most-anticipated budget of recent times…
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What the rise in gold prices means for UHNWs
Spear’s spoke with Neil Paisley of Baldwin’s and John Reade of the World Gold Council on why gold continues to…
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Hot Leeds: Yorkshire hub is new magnet for wealth management
While some would regard Manchester as the crown jewel of the North, Leeds is making a strong case for itself…
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