Why Bill Gates's philanthropy makes him the world's most admired person
Gates’s philanthropy is well known around the world. One reason for this is his openness in talking about it —…
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Sotheby's wine chart ranks Roman’e-Conti top
The list shows the top ten producers ‘in order of value of wines sold across Sotheby’s worldwide wine business’, which…
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Scarlett Johansson net worth
Scarlett Johansson is worth an estimated £55 million. When Johansson was nine years old, her mother took her to the…
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Lord Flight on the rise of Metro Bank, a new smart investment and the problem with the NHS
Metro Bank was the first new high street bank in over a century when it got its licence in 2010,…
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Spear’s week ahead
I’m looking forward to going to Leeds on Friday evening for my article in the next issue about social investment.…
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JO Hambro changes to Waverton following takeover, but boutique feel remains
There’s one fewer Hambro in town as JO Hambro Investment Management changes its name – but nothing else, they say…
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Spear's week ahead
Looking forward to the week ahead? We keep you posted on what the coming days have in store, including events…
ByForget January's Dryathlon and 5:2 diet resolution – pace yourself all year instead
Isn’t it better to adopt a better attitude towards food for the entire year rather than concentrating on diets and…
ByEmily Rookwood tries tapas ’ la fran’aise at Blanchette, Soho
They serve a French version of tapas – so smaller plates alongside great charcuterie and snacks. There is also a…
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At the Sharp End: Nick D’Aloisio
Nick, D’Aloisio, the tech prodigy who sold his app Summly to Yahoo for $30 million aged seventeen, faces the Spear’s…
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Coutts say investments of passion more profitable than equities
Classic cars, jewels and fine wines aren’t just more fun to buy and enjoy than global equities – they are…
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With private banks starting to launch, China’s communism is changing
Author: by Chloe Barrow Financial institutions catering exclusively for wealthy individuals seem about as far from communist dogma as you…
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Why agricultural land investors are having a field day
Average agricultural values have risen by an astounding 222 per cent over the past decade (compared with a rise of…
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Reboot your motivation after the holiday break with a dream property NY resolution
The trickling of movement has begun: Terminal 5 is witnessing the return of matching sets of luggage from Cape Town,…
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What have HNWs resolved for the New Year?
Forget eating healthier and exercising more – high net worth individuals are planning to save more money for their retirement…
ByWith private banks starting to launch, China's communism is changing
While being an interesting development for all involved in the industry, one can’t help but marvel at the political implications…
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Philanthropists recognised in New Year’s Honours
Spear’s has often complained that philanthropists don’t get enough public recognition, so it’s always pleasing to see gongs for givers…
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Time to make incompetent bankers pay – out of their own pockets
Author: by Stephen Hill One of the seven deadly sins is greed, and another is gluttony. The directors of HBOS…
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Justin Timberlake net worth
Author: Peter Matthews Justin Timberlake’s net worth is estimated to be £120 million. He became a music sensation when he…
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Tough market means graduates need edge (and a good strategy) to succeed, reveals Stanhope Capital event
In the Oriental Club off Oxford Street a room full of potential bright young things nervously introduce themselves to on…
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