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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Remembering Princess Ira von Fürstenberg
Nicholas Foulkes recalls the 'remarkable personality' of his friend Ira von Fürstenberg, who died in February
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A rich man’s plaything: the case for billionaire newspaper ownership
If the print media industry is to survive, we need more crazy billionaires to own and operate newspapers and magazines,…
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Introducing Spear’s Magazine: Issue 91
Editor-in-chief Edwin Smith on what to expect from the latest issue
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Banishing the February blues at El Festival del Habano in Havana
From the magazine: Nick Foulkes has finally found a use for February at the intoxicating El Festival del Habano in…
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Two years on from Russia’s invasion, the fog of war has thickened in Ukraine
From the magazine: Almost two years on from Russia's invasion, Western support for the war is fracturing – but the…
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Praxis and the promise of a tech bro utopia
Praxis claims to be creating 'tech-powered, values-driven cities of the future'. But is there any substance behind the buzzwords?
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‘One of the masters of our times’: Nick Foulkes remembers his friend Thierry Despont
Nick Foulkes reflects on the loss of his friend Thierry Despont, who died in August
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The rise and rise of the chief of staff
From the military to Silicon Valley – and beyond – the chief of staff role is becoming increasingly common in…
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There are still lessons to be learned from the Coutts vs Farage debacle
The UK's reckless debanking of politically exposed persons warrants more than a shrug of the shoulders
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From Switzerland to Singapore, a global arms race to attract family offices (and their tax dollars) is hotting up
Internationally mobile families are re-evaluating their residency, their family office location and the structures that hold their wealth
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Miguel Ángel Jiménez: when I look at myself in the mirror, I like what I see
The cigar-chomping golf icon on his love of Ferraris, mirrors and the thrill of competition
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Why this generation of billionaire tech barons is a danger to the planet
Billionaire Technocrats are at the heart of a disturbing movement against truth, democracy and nature
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High-tax, high-spend, big-state Britain is here to stay, whoever is in power
All signs point to a Labour election win next year – but don’t expect much to change in how the…
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Has Nick Foulkes finally realised his brand ambassador ambitions?
Flattered to be asked to lend his name to a brand, the Spear's columnist's experience wasn't quite all luxury jets…
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‘Revenge spending’ fuels rise in luxury prices
Pricing of luxury goods and experiences has gone… what’s the best word? Ah, yes: bonkers
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Why Labour’s VAT plan for private schools doesn’t add up
The head of Rugby School responds to Labour's latest claim that a 20 per cent tax hike on independent schools…
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In defence of capitalism and free markets
Capitalism’s popularity has taken a beating, but citizens and businesses need freedom to adapt and thrive
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Why are wealth firms ignoring their own advice?
Financial firms often tell their clients about the importance of succession planning. They should practise what they preach
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Why Singapore is prospering while Europe flounders
Singapore is positioning itself to reap the benefits of positive tailwinds for Asia and the region’s emerging markets I am…
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