Billionaires in 2024: Political profits, luxury losses and a sporting rollercoaster
Which billionaires soared and who was floored during another busy year for the world’s very richest individuals?
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Nadhim Zahawi’s lawyer accused of ‘shocking threat’ to tax campaigner Dan Neidle in SLAPP test case
The former chancellor's solicitor is accused of breaching code of conduct by intimidating tax expert Dan Neidle who exposed HMRC's…
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LGT Wealth Management first in Europe to launch pass-through voting
The UK-based wealth manager joins BlackRock in adopting new system to improve shareholder democracy
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Trump triggers a dollar plunge and the world’s first bio-print human heart: Will these ‘outrageous predictions’ come true in 2025?
The annual report is meant to challenge consensus rather than predict plausible events
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Barclays targets Britain’s wealthy with plans to expand private banking arm
Barclays has announced plans to strengthen its private banking and wealth management division as part of its broader strategy to…
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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 to prevent a Murdoch succession drama
Rupert Murdoch’s empire, spanning Fox Corporation and News Corp, has become the focal point of a fierce family succession battle.…
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The reputational risk of being ‘named and shamed’ as a tax defaulter by HMRC
Individuals and businesses must consider the potential damage to their reputation alongside their tax strategy to mitigate against damage caused…
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Single-family office v multi-family office: Key differences, benefits and drawbacks
The decision between a single-family office and a multi-family office depends on a family’s unique needs, financial situation and long-term…
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Abu Dhabi: How the ‘capital of capital’ became a magnet for UHNWs
From capital to culture and sports to science, Abu Dhabi is establishing itself as one of the most influential and…
Investors demand AI-driven growth in 2025
PwC’s 2024 Global Investor Survey found more than two-thirds advocated for investments in AI and the workforce to drive sustainable…
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Where to invest in 2025
Schroders highlighted the benefits of diversification, active management, and identifying emerging global opportunities in its lookahead to 2025
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Who are the UAE Royal Families?
From the long tradition of studying in the UK to relationships between different royal families, this is all you need…
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Number and value of trusts in UK continue to decline despite ‘surprising’ rise in registrations during last tax year
Despite fall in number of trusts, experts tell Spear's they remain an excellent vehicle for ensuring wealth and family businesses…
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Abu Dhabi Finance Week in the ‘Capital of Capital’
Abu Dhabi Finance Week will feature headline speakers from UBS, Nuveen, PGIM and Bridgewater
Are these the six future-proofing strategies family offices need to stay ahead?
To thrive, family offices must embrace flexibility while safeguarding the values and legacies that define them, says Morgan Stanley Wealth…
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Evelyn Partners to split from Professional Services arm in deal with Apax Partners
The transaction, expected to close in early 2025 pending regulatory approval, will establish two independent entities: Evelyn Partners and S&W
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Asset managers confident AI will fuel revenue growth
Asset and wealth managers expect AI to become increasingly important in their work – with spillover effects for investors
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Lack of trust in Gen Z risks generational wealth erosion
Nedbank Private Wealth report recommends integrating philanthropy into succession planning as a 'powerful tool to bridge generational divides'
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Private markets firms embrace social media to attract new generation of investors
Private markets firms are leveraging social media to engage with investors, management teams and other audiences as industry evolves
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