What watch thefts tell us about Roman history
Timepiece thefts in the West End of London brings to mind an ancient phenomenon, writes Daisy Dunn
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The ‘masters of the universe’ are back in business
A new era of market volatility and higher interest rates is inspiring a comeback for the hedgies of Mayfair and…
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The UAE is attracting HNWs – and wealth managers are following
Some 4,500 millionaires moved to the UAE in 2023. This surge has not gone unnoticed by wealth managers who are…
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HSBC Global Private Banking: Revisiting your wealth plan as uncertainty abounds
HSBC Global Private Banking’s multifaceted wealth planning and advisory teams can help UHNWs future-proof their assets ahead of UK and…
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Proposed non-dom changes put HNW global mobility in the spotlight
Proposed changes to the UK’s non-dom tax rules as part of the latest UK budget have raised the issue of…
Nepo babies aren’t a harmless – or new – phenomenon
The issue of inherited privilege is a social labyrinth that stretches back centuries, writes Guido Alfani
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Wealthy families use this crucial tool to protect their assets
From the magazine: PTCs are becoming increasingly popular with wealthy families seeking to protect themselves and their assets
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Labour risks ‘spooking’ HNWs with non-dom pledge
Labour hopes to raise £2.6 billion by closing 'loopholes' in the government’s plans to abolish exemptions for non-doms
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Life in Kyiv is a dystopian reality
While war rages on the front with Russia, another hidden war takes place within the cities and towns of the…
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How the ARC was built
From the magazine: Many UK wealth managers hand their portfolio data over to Asset Risk Consultants in return for insights
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Schroders stalwart Clare Anderson appointed global family office head
Anderson, previously UK head of Schroders Family Office Service, will now be responsible for coordinating services across the firm’s global…
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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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Where have all the UK billionaires gone?
The super-rich seem to be moving out of the UK but it's not too late for the UK’s political parties…
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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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The challenge of ‘consumer duty’
From the magazine: The FCA’s new regulations have made wealth management firms ask serious questions of themselves
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Succession at the House of Arnault: who will wear the crown?
The world's richest man bestrides his LVMH empire like a colossus. But as he turns 75, Bernard Arnault faces a…
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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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In the news: Bayswater revival, trouble in clubland and C. Hoare & Co.’s name dropper
From the magazine: From property to eateries, the word on the streets around London and beyond. Edited by Alec Marsh
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How Partners Group can help UHNWs harness the power of private markets
With its long history of offering evergreen funds, Partners Group has unrivalled experience in educating and empowering UHNW investors
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