Succession planning: How do super-rich families achieve a successful transition?
The breakdown of communication and trust is at the heart of many botched succession plans, writes Annamaria Koerling
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Nick Candy promises to raise the bar for luxury as he expands UAE footprint
The joint venture will focus on delivering a portfolio of ultra-luxe real estate developments spanning residential, commercial, and hospitality in…
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The Spear’s Power List 2024: Who made the cut?
Introducing the 100 most influential people in the world of private wealth
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UK to see largest exodus of millionaires in the world
Analysis from leading think tank, the Adam Smith Institute, suggests the UK's increasingly hostile tax environment will force HNWs overseas
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Non-dom ‘brain drain’ could impact UK’s tech and financial services sectors, warns leading law firm
As the UK prepares to overhaul its non-dom tax regime in April 2025, concerns are mounting over the potential impact…
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Frieze London and Frieze Masters 2024: highlights for HNW collectors
Whether you’re searching for the next masterpiece to grace your walls or seeking to invest in leading artists, Frieze London…
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In the news: The threat of AI, private school woes and (more) fears for non-doms
News from the HNW world, from taxation trauma to property problems and ocean conservation. Edited by Alec Marsh
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The untold history of women on Wall Street
The New York Stock Exchange was a man’s world – until a few trailblazers brought the glass ceiling crashing down
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Family office gold rush in Hong Kong
For more than 100 years, Hong Kong has been a leading international hub for family wealth in Asia. This vibrant…
Introducing Spear’s Magazine: Issue 93
Spear's editor-in-chief Edwin Smith reveals what to expect from the latest issue, from a tax briefing to Lithuania's richest man.
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Confidant’s trick: What happens when a trusted UHNW adviser goes rogue?
From the magazine: There is arguably no one more important to an UHNW than a loyal 'right-hand man' – until…
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Duke of Westminster hires Lord Rothschild’s ex-chief of staff
Magnus Goodlad, who spent five years in charge of the Rothschild family’s private equity and venture capital investment programmes, will…
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International governments duel over IHT
From India to Australia, world leaders have wildly different stances on the polarising issue
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North American family offices navigating looming wealth transfer with ‘cautious optimism’
The coming years will see a significant shift in control within North American family offices as wealth transitions to the…
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Flight risk: Britain’s super-rich are on the run
Where are they going and what does it mean for London? John Arlidge reports
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Cash and carry: is this the end of carried interest?
From the magazine: The private equity world is holding its breath as the chancellor prepares a tax swoop on carried…
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New regime, new taxes?
From the magazine: with Labour now in charge, the experts in the 2024 Spear’s Tax Survey are preparing themselves –…
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The best tax and trust barristers in 2024
Welcome to the Spear's index of the best tax and trusts barristers for high-net-worth individuals
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The best contentious trust lawyers in 2024
Welcome to the Spear's guide to finding the best contentious trust lawyers in 2024
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The best trusts, structuring and offshore experts 2024
The definitive Spear's guide for high-net-worth individuals
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