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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The best reputation managers
Reputations can take a lifetime to build and hours to lose. These are the experts trusted with supporting HNW clients
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What is a reputation manager?
Individuals or organisations with a public reputation to uphold should consider hiring a reputation manager. This is everything you need…
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The perils of disinformation: Reputation experts on the biggest threat to the rich and famous
From AI deepfakes to rather cruder misinformation, threats to reputation abound in the modern digital world
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Do you need reputation insurance?
In an age where reputation is more vulnerable than ever, insurance is increasingly attractive
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HMRC suspects Britain’s wealthy underpaid £325 million in inheritance tax as government ramps up IHT compliance
As the government seeks to raise an extra £2 billion through IHT increases, HMRC’s crackdown on underpayment is expected to…
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‘I’ve never actually had any money’: Royal hotelier Jeremy Goring on gold and his foldable ‘superyacht’
The managing director of the Goring hotel on his 12-foot 'superyacht', the magic of London and his 'madman' father
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Big things are happening in the wild world of yearling sales
Near record-breaking sums are being paid for the finest bloodstock by billionaires prepared to bet big
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High Court to hear private school VAT legal challenge this April
In the earlier hearing, Lord Pannick KC, representing the ISC-backed claimants, successfully argued parents require clarity given the immediate financial…
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Entrepreneur of the Year Paul Taylor on picking the right problems
Spear's Award 2024 Winner: Entrepreneur of the Year Paul Taylor talks about his successful Thought Machine
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How citizenship is becoming a luxury asset
As more nations jockey for the attention of HNWs, the value and meaning of citizenship are changing
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Family offices and startups: a match made in heaven?
The flow of capital from family offices into early-stage UK companies could be a win-win situation
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Recruiting for a family office is never just a numbers game
Between experience and personal commitment, choosing who manages your family affairs is about much more than money
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Hedgehog news: From UBS’s art collection to the Cotswolds
Our nocturnal news-sniffer reports on HNW matters, edited by Alec Marsh
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What to expect from Davos 2025
The World Economic Forum is back in Davos. This is what to look out for this week
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Silent Witnesses: The art of ghostwriting for the rich and famous
If you want to share the story of your life in a lasting way that’s a step up from the…
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Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2024: Spear’s brings together industry leaders at exclusive event
The Spear’s Summit, presented in association with ADGM, hosted 50 respected private client advisers for four intimate, roundtable discussions
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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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Gold shines bright – but is it really a safe bet?
With gold nearing record highs and experts predicting continued growth, 2025 may be another promising year for investors but experts…
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Could former head of the Bank of England Mark Carney be Canada’s next prime minister?
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has said he is 'considering' entering the race to replace outgoing Canadian prime…
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