Spear’s Issue 86
Q1 of Spear’s Magazine delves into Credit Suisse's turbulent backstory and interviews billionaire businessman Strive Masiyiwa
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Can Credit Suisse come back from the brink?
After a series of scandals and poor decisions, one of the great names of Swiss banking is teetering on a…
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Analysing the world’s most powerful family-run businesses
New data reveals which of the world’s largest corporations are still under the control of their founding families In the…
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Bill Gates is proof that time can heal bad reputations. Is Ye taking notes?
Jordan Greenaway, founder of Transmission Private, wonders if time can heal reputations that have fallen off a cliff as much…
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Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs: Never listen to advice
Midas interview: Neil Jacobs, the CEO of luxury resort Six Senses, talks to Spear’s about ignoring advice, embracing the wellness…
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Huracán Tecnica review: Lamborghini’s best driver’s car
The latest Lamborghini produced under the stewardship of Audi, the Huracán Tecnica, might be its best ever, says Mark Walton…
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Nicholas Foulkes: My lifelong love affair with Geneva
Historian Nicholas Foulkes explores his passion for Geneva and reflects on being made a president of the jury of the…
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Belize: A Family Vacation Heaven
Its rich variety of sights and experiences means Belize has something for everyone, not least families looking for a dream…
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Randox Health: Simple steps to preventing future illness
Randox Health’s ‘Signature’ health programme offers a thorough testing process, giving you the power to extend your life With so…
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California’s famous Invisible House is on sale for $18 million
A mirrored ‘fallen skyscraper’ in the desert complete with 100-foot pool and 90 acres of land is one of the…
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After FTX: A wealth expert’s guide to avoiding investment mistakes
Avoid FOMO, embrace FUD and prioritise research – following the demise of a series of high value start ups, wealth…
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Why this could be the year to invest in contemporary art
Young professionals are embracing a diversifying art world, which could mean a continued boom for contemporary and ultra-contemporary works ‘A…
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Where to find London’s best luxury vegan menus
When it comes to serving up premium plant-based dining experiences, London is in a league if its own - we've…
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Co-head of private jet firm Fly Victor on the firm’s journey to sustainable aviation
Toby Edwards, co-CEO of award-winning private air charter Victor, tells Spear’s why transparency is at the core of his business…
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The Peninsula London: Hyde Park Corner’s beautiful and ultra-luxe new residences
The Peninsula London is a beautiful new hotel in an enviable position – and for those who want a more…
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Capital gains tax takings reach record level
Capital gains tax receipts continue to reach record levels. With the reduction in the individual allowance yet to come, do…
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Dame Steve Shirley: ‘We owe something to the society that allowed us to flourish’
In her foreword to the 2023 edition of The Spear’s 500, Dame Stephanie ‘Steve’ Shirley reflects on coming to the…
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The 2023 edition of The Spear’s 500 is OUT NOW
The eighth edition of The Spear’s 500 – the indispensable guide to the top private client advisers, wealth managers, lawyers…
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Jonathan Ray’s guide to the best non-alcoholic wines
For those who want a tipple without the ripple, there are more non-alcoholic wines than ever out there to try…
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Piano maker Steinway & Sons has grand plans
Steinway, the 169-year-old music maker, has had a prosperous decade and may soon go public. Its European head, Guido Zimmermann,…
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