Barclays targets Britain’s wealthy with plans to expand private banking arm
Barclays has announced plans to strengthen its private banking and wealth management division as part of its broader strategy to…
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‘Beckham Law’: Spain’s bait-and-switch tax trap needs exposing
Authorities have cynically weaponised a tax law whose original purpose was to attract foreign wealth, argues Spear's columnist Robert Amsterdam
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How to prevent a Murdoch succession drama
Rupert Murdoch’s empire, spanning Fox Corporation and News Corp, has become the focal point of a fierce family succession battle.…
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The reputational risk of being ‘named and shamed’ as a tax defaulter by HMRC
Individuals and businesses must consider the potential damage to their reputation alongside their tax strategy to mitigate against damage caused…
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Single-family office v multi-family office: Key differences, benefits and drawbacks
The decision between a single-family office and a multi-family office depends on a family’s unique needs, financial situation and long-term…
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Abu Dhabi: How the ‘capital of capital’ became a magnet for UHNWs
From capital to culture and sports to science, Abu Dhabi is establishing itself as one of the most influential and…
Investors demand AI-driven growth in 2025
PwC’s 2024 Global Investor Survey found more than two-thirds advocated for investments in AI and the workforce to drive sustainable…
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Where to invest in 2025
Schroders highlighted the benefits of diversification, active management, and identifying emerging global opportunities in its lookahead to 2025
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Who are the UAE Royal Families?
From the long tradition of studying in the UK to relationships between different royal families, this is all you need…
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Number and value of trusts in UK continue to decline despite ‘surprising’ rise in registrations during last tax year
Despite fall in number of trusts, experts tell Spear's they remain an excellent vehicle for ensuring wealth and family businesses…
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Abu Dhabi Finance Week in the ‘Capital of Capital’
Abu Dhabi Finance Week will feature headline speakers from UBS, Nuveen, PGIM and Bridgewater
Are these the six future-proofing strategies family offices need to stay ahead?
To thrive, family offices must embrace flexibility while safeguarding the values and legacies that define them, says Morgan Stanley Wealth…
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Evelyn Partners to split from Professional Services arm in deal with Apax Partners
The transaction, expected to close in early 2025 pending regulatory approval, will establish two independent entities: Evelyn Partners and S&W
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Asset managers confident AI will fuel revenue growth
Asset and wealth managers expect AI to become increasingly important in their work – with spillover effects for investors
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Lack of trust in Gen Z risks generational wealth erosion
Nedbank Private Wealth report recommends integrating philanthropy into succession planning as a 'powerful tool to bridge generational divides'
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Private markets firms embrace social media to attract new generation of investors
Private markets firms are leveraging social media to engage with investors, management teams and other audiences as industry evolves
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UK still top destination for global entrepreneurs
HSBC report finds business owners are optimistic about the future – globally and closer to home
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Britain’s rich more optimistic than European counterparts their wealth will grow by 2030
Despite economic uncertainties, 78 per cent of European HNWs expect their wealth to grow in the next five years, thanks…
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Industry leaders attend private dinner to mark 2024 Spear’s Power List
Co-hosted by Edwin Smith, Spear's Editor-in-Chief, and Mast Capital founder and CEO, Camilo Miguel Jr, the night recognised the Spear's…
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Is the UK set to become a tax and Trump haven for wealthy expats?
For HNWs considering their next move, the new UK tax regime offers a temporary retreat — a window that could…
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