The rise and fall of the Barclay family empire
Open discussions about succession, good structuring and mediation could help a family business avoid going the same way as the…
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What does the assassination attempt on Donald Trump reveal about HNW security?
The attack on Donald Trump has raised questions around his security. Could more have been done? Yes, say Spear's advisers
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Monaco goes for green
Monaco is making a push towards sustainability while trying to maintain its track record of attracting the super-rich.
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Where are the new non-dom hubs? Advisers reveal leading destinations after Labour win
Leading advisers tell Spear’s that Italy, Dubai and Switzerland remain popular choices for UHNWs — but other jurisdictions are rising…
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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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In the news: Haircut for SJP partners, Coutts’ new CEO and a celebrity hangout reborn
From the magazine: From property to wealth management, the word on the streets around London and beyond. Edited by Alec…
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More non-doms call UK home – but for how long?
The number of non-doms increased in the year leading up to the general election, new HMRC figures reveal
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UHNW clients seek to swap wealth management firms for family offices
The personalised, tailored approach of single-family offices better serves the expectations of UHNWs than wealth management firms, according to a…
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What does Labour’s landslide victory mean for (U)HNWs?
What will the landslide Labour victory mean for HNWs? Leading advisers weigh in
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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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Enhanced Games founder Aron D’Souza on why his project is more than just ‘the doping Olympics’
From the magazine: Aron D’Souza orchestrated Peter Thiel’s proxy battle against Gawker. Now, as the founder of the Enhanced Games,…
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Are virtual family offices the future of personalised wealth management?
Virtual family offices are poised to play a significant role for HNWs seeking the advantages of a family office without…
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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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How Richard Attias brought billionaires, bankers and politicos into Saudi Arabia’s big tent
From the magazine: Meet Richard Attias, the influential mover behind the scenes of Saudi's 'Davos in the Desert' who has…
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HNW spending heralds a return to the Roaring 20s
Buoyed by financial optimism, HNWs are spending more on luxury, Julius Baer reports
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World of Wealth, the podcast from Spear’s Magazine
On World of Wealth, the podcast from Spear’s Magazine, Edwin Smith interviews entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals and their most trusted advisers…
By World of Wealth: Natasha Silver Bell on the root causes of addiction and the role of the family
The latest episode of World of Wealth explores addiction, mental health and the transformative work of the founder of Silverbell…
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Privately furious: Top independent schools braced for Labour’s VAT grab on fees
From the magazine: Titans of British education warn Sir Keir Starmer's plan threatens one of the UK's great strengths
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UK to see exodus of millionaires as HNWs ‘vote with their feet’
Wealthy individuals are no longer choosing to call the UK home in response to policy changes such as the abolition…
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