The future of gold
Demand from governments and private investors for gold and other commodities suggests that, contrary to popular opinion, the latest super-cycle…
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Review: Ballad of the Burning Star, Edinburgh Festival
The Ballad of the Burning Star is a revolutionary piece of theatre throwing light upon a hugely complex situation I…
ByBest of Spear’s: Domestic Violence and the Wealthy, Super-basements, Jane Austen’s Ring
The five most read articles on Spear’s last week and the very best of the blogs The five most read…
ByWatch: Why philanthropy and egotism aren’t necessarily a toxic combination
Donors often want their (self-perceived) virtues to be reflected in their donations In this week’s Monday Minute, editor Josh Spero…
BySitwell Scoffs: New Street Grill
Until I visited the New Street Grill I hadn’t realised how narrow minded I was on the issue of side…
ByEdinburgh Fringe Cabaret Reviews
Cabaret – believe it or not – is a new category at Edinburgh I’ve been running around, seeing up to…
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London restaurant openings to look out for
It might be the summer holidays, but the restaurant industry’s out of office is firmly off and the new openings…
BySTEP: Stolen data can be used in tax investigations, say Swiss
Increasing international pressure has forced Switzerland to accept this practice – though it will still try to impose conditions Switzerland…
ByDaily Mail: Russian billionaire gives ex-wife £53m in divorce settlement
The award to the 48-year-old woman, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, includes a lump sum of £38million A…
ByResponses to Spear's articles on domestic violence and the wealthy
Since I’ve started writing about domestic violence and the wealthy, I’ve received a number of touching tweets and messages from…
ByArt investment isn't a pretty picture
It’s a mug’s game You don’t tend to read that much about art investment – buying art to make money…
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Bank guidance on politically exposed persons assumes HNWs are guilty until proven innocent
’Even before customers are accused of any wrongdoing, many banks and other businesses are being pressurised to treat them like…
BySocial investment starting to bear financial and moral fruit together
The survey of nearly 100 institutions showed that 98 per cent were happy with the social impact their portfolios were…
ByGift Aid
Spear’s philanthropy blog, Gift Aid, will offer a spin on philanthropy in the news every other week. The blog will…
ByWhy high charity CEO pay is not always a bad thing
We are pleased to introduce our new philanthropy blog, Gift Aid, which will offer a spin on philanthropy in the…
ByWhen ’10 million just isn't enough for the flat of your dreams
The problem is ’ ludicrous as it sounds ’ his budget doesn’t quite stretch to his wants and I’m held…
ByDoes the export ban on Jane Austen's ring show sense or sensibility?
Kelly Clarkson, we assume, was dismayed when the culture minister placed a temporary export ban on her recently purchased ring…
ByTop privacy lawyer says Twitter needs to clean up its act
Mishcon de Reya’s Charlotte Harris says that Twitter is creating a new type of crime In the next issue, the…
BySuper-basements hit rock bottom
In early 2014, both Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster councils intend to bring in new planning policies designed to specifically…
ByTelegraph: Chinese man builds ‘mountain palace’ on Beijing roof
The property even has a rocky mountain garden, complete with rubble and shrubbery A Chinese man is believed to have…
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