Lessons for UHNWs from the Brooklyn Beckham family dispute
As the Beckham family feud dominates headlines, experts tell Spear’s how high-profile families should – and shouldn’t – manage disputes…
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What the ultra-rich can expect at Davos 2026
As world leaders from politics, business and finance convene for this year’s World Economic Forum, what should the ultra-rich be…
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Will California’s ‘billionaire tax’ trigger an UHNW exodus? Wealth managers weigh in
With Californian billionaires potentially facing a five per cent wealth tax from November 2026, could an exodus of the ultra-wealthy…
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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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Succession planning in the GCC: Experts warn families can no longer afford to delay
As families face the largest wealth transfer in history, succession planning in the GCC is no longer a distant concern…
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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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Brookfield Middle East boss: $15bn GCC portfolio growing through “contrarian” approach
The Canadian private capital giant was an early mover in the Middle East. Jad Ellawn believes the firm is well…
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Christmas dinners can spark family feuds over fortunes, experts warn – here’s how to avoid the drama
Advisers from the Spear’s network weigh in on navigating festive dinners when inheritance and money are on the table
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UHNW families prioritise values over inheritance
As the Great Wealth Transfer gathers pace over the next two decades, it seems the most valuable inheritance for many…
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Why US billionaires keep betting big on British football
British football has become a magnet for US capital. We explore what drives this appeal
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François-Henry Bennahmias and the Honourable Merchants Group
After stepping away from Audemars Piguet, François-Henry Bennahmias turned his attention to THMG, launching an incubator programme and new ventures…
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Taylor Wessing UK merges with US law giant – here’s what it means
Winston Taylor will offer one point of contact for complex UK-US business and personal wealth matters
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Inside global shortage of UHNW household staff
A worldwide shortage of specialist household staff is forcing UHNW families to pay more, hire faster and compete harder than…
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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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Experts warn of £3m tax bills as wealthy families rush lifetime gifting
With inheritance tax rules changing in 2026–27, advisers say rushed gifts could trigger multi-million-pound bills
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Billionaire wealth and inheritance hit record highs in 2025
The world’s 3,000 billionaires now hold $15.8 trillion, with transfers of wealth to heirs also reaching levels never seen before
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Fewer than half of family offices have a clear measure of success – here’s why
Family offices focus on vision alignment, but clear success metrics remain rare
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Sir Alec Reed, businessman and philanthropist, dies aged 91
Sir Alec Reed CBE, founder of Reed, has died aged 91. He built the UK’s largest family-run recruitment business and…
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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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