China's corruption crackdown boosts Asia's gambling capitals beyond Macau
With the Chinese government clamping down, the world’s biggest gambling hub must decide whether to stick or twist. Harry Dean…
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Tooth fairies secretly devaluing western currencies
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The business brain behind Bates, home of the ’12,000 Panama hat
Lawyer, banker, farmer… Michael Booth had a diverse range of skills and experience under his hat long before he started…
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William Cash’s letter from issue 45
William Cash champions bringing more veterans into the City and HNWs being savvy and safe when it comes to securing…
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Champagne shampoo? Not without Philip Kingsley's approval
Since swapping the East End for Mayfair 60 years ago, ‘hair guru’ Philip Kingsley has enjoyed a golden touch. Here…
ByVictoria Aitken's Greece diary: protests, poverty and a paradise island
The singer, having avoided the inconvenient traffic caused by Athens’ demonstrations, writes from her Mediterranean villa about her concern for…
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ByWithers' July Budget predictions – will election promises be made a reality?
International law firm Withers hopes to see signs of stability in George Osborne’s first solo Budget > Pension tax relief…
ByRussian HNWs flood to London to escape Putin's clampdown
As billions of pounds flow illegally into London from Moscow and Russia’s wealthy decamp en masse, John Underwood looks at…
ByFifa's sins pale in comparison to the machinations of Brussels
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ByThe ECB's hoarding of cricket’s wealth is damaging the game at all levels
Ten years ago, English cricketers were national heroes. But the financial boom that followed has created some very rich villains,…
ByThe UK needs the EU as much as it needs the 'CBI rip-off network'
Stephen Hill takes aim at the FTSE 100 chairmen defending Britain’s EU membership PM Dave is whizzing around Europe testing…
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The colourful gems that can outprice De Beers' finest
The gemstone investment market has many facets, but the one shining most brightly of late is that for coloured jewels.…
ByPutin's cult of personality is beginning to backfire
Despite his apparent personal power, says Robert Amsterdam, the Russian president is increasingly restricted in his actions Beset by rebellion,…
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Will we have a government by this time next week? Probably not. Save some electoral energy for a 1974-style rerun,…
BySpear's is hiring a managing editor
This is a varied role and an excellent opportunity for an organised, efficient, imaginative person to help run a lively…
ByLuxembourg’s finance minister warns against Brexit
The whole of Europe – Britain included – would suffer if the EU lost its biggest financial centre, according to…
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