Withers: What the US-UK FATCA agreement means for HNWs
On 12 September 2012, the UK became the first country to sign a bilateral agreement with the US Treasury on…
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In With the Nouveau Ross Clark on the relative decline in the value of period properties and the resurgence of…
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ByLaurent-Perrier Bicentenary Dinner at The Ritz
The Ritz, Piccadilly 19 September If you are at a loss for something to do next Wednesday, need some elegance…
ByJulietta, ENO
Here is the ENO’s forte: phenomenal stage sets, lighting and choreography presented with some stunning scenes, carefully detailed reactions and…
ByWhat Would You do With a Mid-Life Gap Year?
This week we’re publishing a report from Mount Everest, written by James Suenson-Taylor, who, together with his wife Debbie, took…
ByDaily Mail: Vladimir Slutsker loses £40m Boltons Home Battle
The ex-wife of a fabulously wealthy Russian politician has fought off his bid for a half share of their £40million…
ByReuters: UBS expects hundreds of billions to leave Switzerland after tax evasion changes
ZURICH, Sept 17 (Reuters) – UBS expects Swiss banks to see European clients withdraw “hundreds of billions of francs” as…
ByHow Kate Middleton Could Deal With Those Topless Photos
Last year Spear’s held our first Wealth Insight Forum and in our session on privacy we got some tips that…
ByWhat the Rich Can Learn from Downton Abbey
Downton Abbey is normally leisurely viewing, but HNW ears will have pricked last night at the news that Lord Grantham…
ByArticle of the Week: Climbing Everest at 50 and the New Mid-Life Gap Year
Like a Rolling Stone Getting on a bit, well-heeled and definitely well up for a bit of exotic adventure… James…
ByUK PLC's Figures Don't Add Up
I wonder if all these figures are correct, or have been so manipulated in every direction that HMG, HM Treasury,…
ByKen Hom On Chinese Haute Cuisine And How Food Fights Racism
Famous since his 1984 TV series introduced real Chinese cookery to Britain, Ken Hom has seen Chinese cuisine in Britain…
ByGin! Sipsmith Gin Palace! Beefeater Gin Tours! More Gin!
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ByRestaurant Review: Sushisamba, Heron Tower
The Sushisamba revolution has arrived from New York and with it, the arrogant telephone booking procedure: press one, press two,…
ByPeter Conrad Cleaves Verdi and Wagner Too Far Apart
Just back from a rather disappointing talk by Peter Conrad at the Blenheim Palace Literary Festival on his new book…
ByAttacks on the Wealthy Will Not Result in More Money for Governments
Attacks on the wealthy by greedy, broke governments are increasing. What can the wealthy do Catriona Syed of Charles Russell…
ByGagosian's Shows Get Graded
Kenny Schachter gives Gagosian Gallery’s shows an end-of-term report – and there’s plenty of room for improvement… Kenny Schachter gives…
ByBig Society Capital announces first £37m of social investments
New social investment commitments announced by Big Society Capital and City of London Corporation, as report reveals demand for social…
ByOECD: International mergers and acquisitions to fall sharply in 2012
According to new OECD data, international mergers and acquisitions are set to fall sharply in 2012 to USD 675 billion,…
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