Transparency revolution poised to sweep wealth management industry
A crucial vote in Europe this week could cause a revolution in transparency among Britain’s wealth managers. On 20 November,…
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NY condos trounce co-ops, record-price art cynicism and restaurants with a view
In the best of Spear’s last week, Manhattan condos overtake draconian co-ops, the sale of the most expensive painting ever…
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Criminal art world, crack addict bank chairman and rich man’s artful middle finger
We bring you the best of the weekend’s papers, including the drug-money fuelled art enterprise, the former Co-op bank chairman…
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Josh Spero enjoys a feast of truffle-inspired dishes, nicely rounded off with a zesty Zacapa cocktail in this South Kensington…
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Up to 1,000 children from some of London’s most deprived areas are expected to get a taste of the language…
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Record million pound donations show British philanthropy thriving
The number and value of million-pound philanthropic donations in the UK rose to a post-crisis high in 2012, with 197…
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Young Enterprise gives Tenner headstart to budding philanthropists
Philanthropy has traditionally been undertaken by successful, entrepreneurial individuals from the safety of a half-century career. However, Young Enterprise’s new…
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Will Cyprus’ financial travails send companies fleeing?
For many years, Cyprus has been a shelter for investors looking to take advantage of the sun, sea and favourable…
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Noble daughters celebrate as Downton Abbey bill makes inheritance of titles more likely
On 25 October 2013 the so-called ‘Downton Abbey’ law, which would allow female heirs to succeed to hereditary titles, received…
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As autumn draws on, the property market prepares to hibernate
‘Are you seriously telling me that the market is finished until mid February?’ asked my somewhat enraged client. ‘I fear…
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Not all data theft is illegal, so here’s how to protect yourself
Whether the trial of Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson reveals that they were involved in phone hacking or not, the…
ByNot all data theft is illegal, so here's how to protect yourself
Whether the trial of Rebekah Brooks and Andy Coulson reveals that they were involved in phone hacking or not, the…
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$100 million Manhattan condos are sending draconian co-ops packing
FLIGHT OF THE CONDO The toniest of Manhattan co-ops have become the victims of their own extreme exclusivity. High time…
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Review of The Lowell Hotel, New York
As you can see in this article, I was in New York earlier this year investigating whether the rise of…
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UAE HNWs to bounce back after financial crisis pounding
Wealthy residents of the United Arab Emirates were hit harder by the financial crisis than the world’s average millionaire, a…
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Young keen on philanthropy, but clueless, as exhibition on charity and the City launches
Is philanthropy only for the wealthy or elderly? New research, timed to coincide with a philanthropic exhibition in the City…
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The poisonous state of American politics
The president doesn’t do economics (a bad thing) any more than he doesn’t do new foreign invasions (a good thing);…
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Britain’s most acrimonious divorce, rich kids’ pushy parents, a new pedigree chum
In Spear’s best of the weekend news, Michelle Young talks about her high-profile acerbic divorce, scientists find children of affluent…
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Cookbook Review of Tom Kerridge's Proper Pub Food and the Ginger Pig Farmhouse Cookbook by Tim Wilson and Fran Warde
Emily Rookwood makes a foray into her cookbook collection, becomes nostalgic about her countryside childhood and gets rather excited about…
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As investors trim back on hedge funds, are hefty fees worth the risk?
Author: Chloe Barrow FRAYED AROUND THE HEDGES With hedge funds struggling to keep up with QE-bolstered markets and clients grousing…
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