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HSBC: A global firm with a family office focus
The head of HSBC’s family office operation explains how its ‘high-touch’ institutional coverage, with a particular strength in credit and…
New app for HNWs caught up in fraud and tax raids
HNWs and businesses facing dawn raids by the SFO and HMRC can now get rapid-fire advice when the authorities turn…
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Spear’s Magazine: Issue 87
The new edition of Spear’s magazine boasts stories on billionaires, exclusive Swiss boarding schools, the campaign for a wealth tax…
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Harnessing connections with Standard Chartered
Demir Avigdor, UK Market Head at Standard Chartered Private Bank, asks if you have the right people in your corner
Why are wealth firms ignoring their own advice?
Financial firms often tell their clients about the importance of succession planning. They should practise what they preach
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Global art market sales reach $67.8bn, study shows
Outside large sales, overall auction returns were 'subdued' in 2022, the Art Market/UBS report finds
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Financial crime: why the wealthy should worry about sanctions
The UK sanctions regime is not working because of its opaque foreign policy, say barristers specialising in international anti-money laundering
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Who’s afraid of the big bad next gens?
When it comes to succession planning, the world’s wealthy are proving reluctant to hand over their money to their children
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Imperium Group spreads its wings in Jersey
The Jersey arm of private client and fund services provider Imperium Group is adding a new office and expanding its…
The rise of activist short sellers
Current conditions mean firms built on questionable foundations risk being targeted by activist short-sellers
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Book review: Taxtopia
An examination of the UK’s labyrinthine tax system makes some significant points but may struggle to retain the attention of…
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The power of Blackstone
With the private wealth market now recognising the potential of private market investing, Blackstone is ideally placed to offer unrivalled…
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These multi-millionaires want you* to pay more tax
*You being a typical Spear's high-net-worth reader. Spear's meets the campaigners behind Patriotic Millionaires UK, wealth tax advocates who hope…
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What are Britain’s oldest schools?
The oldest school in Britain is from 567AD, but what are the others?
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Why Singapore is prospering while Europe flounders
Singapore is positioning itself to reap the benefits of positive tailwinds for Asia and the region’s emerging markets I am…
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Why UHNWs need to beware of rising antisemitism
Robert Amsterdam explains why the rise of antisemitism around the world spells danger for UHNWs Though I am quite wary…
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Horse therapy holidays are the latest in luxury wellness
Lauren Jarvis explores how a new range of equine therapy retreats offer the chance to reflect, reconnect and reset in…
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The Spear’s Wealth Management Survey 2023: advisers’ predictions for the year ahead
Where should UHNWs prioritise their investments over the next 12 months? Increase exposure to property? Decrease holdings in equities? Key…
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HNW News: Boris’s costly mansion and Carol’s tax debate
Hedgehog: Spear’s HNW news column, edited by Alec Marsh, reports on high-end property deals, market forecasts and the PM’s suits…
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