The ancient art of seeing and being seen during the social season
From the ancient podium to the royal box, the hierarchy in seating at social events is still very much alive
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The ‘cultural vibe’ to expect from the Trump/Musk administration
As the Trump administration enters the White House, Sam Leith writes about Elon Musk's memes and political image-making
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Introducing Spear’s Magazine: Issue 94
From a global exclusive on board the world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht to a deep dive with Rolex, Spear's editor-in-chief Edwin…
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‘Beckham Law’: Spain’s bait-and-switch tax trap needs exposing
Authorities have cynically weaponised a tax law whose original purpose was to attract foreign wealth, argues Spear's columnist Robert Amsterdam
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How UHNW lovebirds are taking weddings to a whole new level
For high-profile, high-net-worth weddings, a wedding often means a guest list made up of tycoons and celebrities - and Justin…
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Financial regulators have gone too far
The UK’s financial regulators are damaging the country. If the UK wants to compete globally, we need a rethink
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Succession planning: How do super-rich families achieve a successful transition?
The breakdown of communication and trust is at the heart of many botched succession plans, writes Annamaria Koerling
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In the news: The threat of AI, private school woes and (more) fears for non-doms
News from the HNW world, from taxation trauma to property problems and ocean conservation. Edited by Alec Marsh
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The untold history of women on Wall Street
The New York Stock Exchange was a man’s world – until a few trailblazers brought the glass ceiling crashing down
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Introducing Spear’s Magazine: Issue 93
Spear's editor-in-chief Edwin Smith reveals what to expect from the latest issue, from a tax briefing to Lithuania's richest man.
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The West is sleepwalking through its own terminal decline
While the rest of the world looks to the future, Western nations are becoming increasingly irrelevant
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How do you hire the right family office head?
Finding a family office head is no easy task, writes Annamaria Koerling. But there are some rules that all HNWs…
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Politicians have no solutions to Brexit Britain’s problems
From the magazine: The incoming government will face an unenviable tax conundrum thanks to our low-growth, high-tax economy
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Introducing Spear’s Magazine: Issue 92
From the magazine: editor-in-chief Edwin Smith reveals what to expect from the latest issue
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Reasons to be bullish on Britain
Far from being a busted flush the UK economy is in relatively robust health and is poised to deliver growth,…
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What watch thefts tell us about Roman history
Timepiece thefts in the West End of London brings to mind an ancient phenomenon, writes Daisy Dunn
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Nepo babies aren’t a harmless – or new – phenomenon
The issue of inherited privilege is a social labyrinth that stretches back centuries, writes Guido Alfani
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Wealthy families use this crucial tool to protect their assets
From the magazine: PTCs are becoming increasingly popular with wealthy families seeking to protect themselves and their assets
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Life in Kyiv is a dystopian reality
While war rages on the front with Russia, another hidden war takes place within the cities and towns of the…
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The Tories need more than pre-election giveaways to save this sinking ship
From the magazine: things are unravelling in historic fashion for the Conservative Party. Is there a way to turn the…
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