An NGO leads the way in solving poverty through entrepreneurship
Spear’s meets the new UK Chief Executive of iDE, the global NGO on a mission to help rural communities out…
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Responsible investment is the future millennials want
Amid scepticism, environmental, social and governance investments are on the rise, with some funds acting as launchpads for first time…
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Why central bankers need eyes in the backs of their heads
The Bank of England governor might have sent mixed signals on rate rises, but the global economic forecast is so…
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Review: The Square, Mayfair
The swish Mayfair haunt comes with Michelin-high expectations. Here and there, it matches them, writes Christopher Jackson With Mayfair prices…
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Zuckerberg’s ‘techlash’ trial: what CEOs can learn
Mark Zuckerberg’s awkward encounter on Capitol Hill contains interesting lessons for CEOs, writes Rasika Sittamparam Facebook billionaire Mark Zuckerberg’s hearing…
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A farewell to a friend
The life of billionaire businessman Matthew Mellon who died this week – and was a regular fixture at Spear’s parties…
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Google’s ‘right to be forgotten’ defeat poses new questions for HNWs
Businessman NT2’s win against the search giant in a recent case is welcome news for those wanting to put their…
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Alzheimer’s and the blur between wills and marriage
Family disputes about wills and inheritance are never pleasant, but made worse when a relative’s mental capacity is questioned, writes…
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Global UHNWs expect US recession within two years — survey
International UHNWs share a gloomy economic outlook, according to a new report out from J.P. Morgan Private Bank. Do they…
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Game of drones: Watch out for cyber criminals in the sky
Drones are getting smaller, smarter and sneakier – and regulation protects them from you, rather than you from them. Rasika…
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Property in an uncertain world
HNWs and their representatives gathered at the Ritz for the latest Spear’s breakfast briefing held in association with IP Global…
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Wild adventures in Sicily’s Aeolian islands
A ‘black giant’, the God of Fire, magma animals and donkey taxis are the denizens of Sicily’s Aeolian archipelago, writes…
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Cabinet minister: John Makepeace on his school for makers
John Makepeace is a great furniture designer – but it’s in teaching others that he has secured his greatest legacy,…
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Prenup phenomenon — progressive or oppressive?
With prenups slowly spilling out from Britain’s celebrity sphere into the public domain, there are caveats financially weaker spouses must…
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Russell Crowe’s divorce auction shows why ‘stuff’ matters
Russell Crowe’s recent ‘divorce auction’ of 227 lots highlights the often fraught process of dividing possessions after a divorce, writes…
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Review: Beaverbrook, Surrey
The transformation of a former press baron’s country estate into a boutique hotel scores highly with our roving reviewer Beaverbrook,…
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Review: Sourced Market’s Tap Room
Tucked underneath the market-turned-café, Sourced Market’s Tap Room might have some teething problems, but shines – thanks to its uniquely…
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Why you should fall in love with prenups
Despite the Royal Family’s lack of interest in prenups, the agreements are becoming indispensable for many more in Britain than…
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Why digital developments highlight the importance of wills
New technologies are being introduced at rapid speed, the latest marvel being digital versions of celebrities. We need to regularly…
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Review: Known Unknowns, Saatchi Gallery
The Saatchi Gallery’s collection, forefront of establishing famous artists such as the YBAs, presents Known Unknowns – an exhibition focusing…
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