Hedgehog Issue 26
Big budgets, blown budgets, the Budget Going, Going…Gone! The large Gerhard Richter, a bright squeegee painting, sat impassively on the…
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Share and Shariah Alike: Islamic Finance's Untapped Potential
At a time when the weaknesses of mainstream finance have never been more exposed, Islamic finance offers a thoughtful alternative.…
ByThe Global Economy: Iceberg, Right Ahead!
The jury is still out on whether loading more debt on to over-indebted banks and states, and printing more money,…
ByLord Janvrin
I have to say that I am much enjoying watching from afar the opening events of the Diamond Jubilee. It…
By1% Singles Cruises: Pity the Poor, Lonely Rich
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ByUK Prime Property Market Will Survive a Eurozone Collapse
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BySpear’s Ultimate Diamond Jubilee Street Party: Hang This
Above the spread of posies must dance the most patriotic of decorations, bunting Above the spread of posies must dance…
BySpear’s Ultimate Diamond Jubilee Street Party: Win This
Spear’s asked Royal Warrant holder Ettinger to produce the perfect party favour for men; this commemorative 6oz stainless steel hipflask…
BySpear’s Ultimate Diamond Jubilee Street Party: Give This
For an event this wonderful, we want people to go away with something special. For an event this wonderful, we…
ByThe Perfect Storm
Was it further proof that God is actually an Englishman and that he should get out of the eurozone as…
ByJersey conference debated growth measures
Jersey’s pioneering role in developing a strong judicial and regulatory framework is enabling it to continue attracting compliant and high…
ByFacebook IPO to create 970 millionaires
Facebook’s pending IPO will create 970 millionaires including 165 super rich Ultra High Net Worth Individuals, according to new research…
ByReuters: RBC, Credit Suisse in running to buy BoA non-US wealth unit
(Reuters) – Royal Bank of Canada (RY.TO) and Credit Suisse (CSGN.VX) are among suitors who have put in initial bids…
ByCrack Commission: How Your Advisers Are Going Cold Turkey
Some years ago my home was burgled. Two crack cocaine addicts, who each had a £500 a day habit, were…
BySpear’s Ultimate Diamond Jubilee Street Party: Then Eat This
Those with a sweet tooth can look forward to Mark Hix’s take on Escoffier’s Cherries Jubilee, created for Queen Victoria’s…
ByAxel Weber Accuses the Greeks of Hubris
The argument of one of Europe’s most senior bankers seems to be that Greece wants to make its neighbours jealous,…
ByKnight Frank: Global prime property prices fall for first time in years
The value of prime property in the world’s key cities fell by 0.4% in the first quarter of 2012. This…
ByWin Tickets to London Open Garden Squares Weekend
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BySpear’s Ultimate Diamond Jubilee Street Party: Eat This
Champions of British produce are cropping up everywhere, from Knightsbridge to Brixton Market, and seasonality is the new keyword. Small…
BySpear’s Ultimate Diamond Jubilee Street Party: Drink This
Champagne is clearly mandatory 1952 Taittinger is a good option but for something a little different we went to the…
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