Jim Chanos on why short selling is making a comeback in 2023
The revenge of the short-sellers: tamed by roaring markets, low interest rates and retail investors in the post-2008 years, short-sellers…
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Hedgehog news: Savile Row, Goldman Sachs and Premier League sponsors
Our nocturnal news-sniffer reports on HNW matters including private schools, fine wines, potential Premier League football sponsors and an unlikely…
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Are diamonds still forever? The changing world of engagement rings
When it comes to luxury diamond engagement rings, couples are increasingly collaborating over one of the most important jewellery investments…
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Book review: The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism
Martin Wolf’s The Crisis of Democratic Capitalism covers a lot of ground but ultimately fails to recognise viewpoints that differ…
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How One Wall Street is turning landmark office space into luxury apartments
Billionaire property developer Harry Macklowe’s reimagining of Wall Street’s most iconic skyscraper is shaking up the financial district. Edwin Smith…
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When can too much transparency be a bad thing?
Attempts to curb corruption through overbearing transparency laws are endangering legitimate HNWs, argues Robert Amsterdam. This past December marked the…
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Wardian: An oasis in the heart of the city
Wardian’s luxury high-rise apartments in London’s Canary Wharf offer residents a unique chance to enjoy the benefits of nature and…
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Women’s wealth is growing – here’s why advisers need to keep up
As the numbers of UHNW women swell globally, some wealth managers need to shake the ‘old boys club’ mentality The…
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The ‘good Russians’ caught in a sanctions snare
Following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, an international sanctions regime was implemented against Moscow. Robert Jackman looks at…
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Bacchanalia Mayfair: the bare cheek of Richard Caring’s newest restaurant
Bacchanalia Mayfair, the extravagant new restaurant from Annabel’s and The Ivy owner Richard Caring, promises to be a modern classic…
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How Bowmore Whisky became Islay’s most admired single malt
Whisky has witnessed an explosion in popularity, with sales having surged over the past year. Here, we find out how…
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Celebrating The Spear’s Awards 2022 winners
The Spear’s Awards 2022 are the latest in a long-running annual celebration of the top entrepreneurs, philanthropists and advisers for…
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Catherine Bedford: the family lawyer representing Middle Eastern royalty
Catherine Bedford of Harbottle & Lewis redefines what it means to be a successful family lawyer with an approach that…
Anthony Ritossa: why a family office con man is still getting away with it
How Anthony Ritossa's brazen deception lifted the lid on the Wild West of family office conferences
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Top wealth manager Charlie Hoffman on why company culture drives success
Spear's UHNW Wealth Manager of the Year, Charlie Hoffman, credits his success to his team and the culture of collaboration…
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The OWO Residences by Raffles is about legacy, says Sanjay Hinduja
As The Spear’s Award winner for Super Prime Property Development of the Year, The OWO Residences by Raffles offers premium…
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Nimesh Shah on bringing accountancy into the 21st century
Nimesh Shah, CEO of Blick Rothenberg and winner of Private Client Accountant of the Year at The Spear’s Awards, discusses…
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Jesse Elzinga of Sevenoaks School: the American headmaster transforming British education
Headmaster of the Spear’s School of the Year award, Jesse Elzinga discusses Sevenoaks School’s upcoming 600th anniversary and providing students…
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Hampden & Co’s Jeremy Vaughan: ‘Most private banks aren’t banks at all’
Managing director of Hampden & Co, Jeremy Vaughan, sits down with Spear's to talk about the importance of individualised client…
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Finchatton: The Whiteley is about connecting people
Finchatton co-founder Alex Michelin delves into the luxury developer's design objectives for the historic Whiteley's building in west London
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