Cecil Balmond OBE and his son John see ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ in Sri Lanka
The architecture studio helmed by Cecil Balmond OBE and his son John began its ambitious projects in Sri Lanka before…
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How should you invest in a recession?
Politicians, central bankers and CEOs of the world’s biggest corporations all agree: a recession before the end of 2023 is…
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How are attitudes to wealth shifting around the world?
Despite living in a digital age, new research suggests that geography still has a significant bearing on our attitudes to…
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Business cards: how HNWs and CEOs fell for spirituality
Spirituality has gone luxe, with entrepreneurs and wealthy individuals seeking out guides for help in making big decisions. Daisy Dunn…
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What makes Cheval Blanc’s St Tropez retreat so special?
Beyond the celebrity guests and Michelin Stars, it’s the details that set Cheval Blanc St Tropez apart from other luxury…
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How to integrate your family into philanthropy
From our partners: Involving family members in philanthropy is a great way to forge positive values. Why are you interested…
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Is it back to the 70s for London’s prime property market?
Vic Chhabria, managing director of the London Real Estate Office believes a few key differences will lead to very different…
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A world apart: child custody in Japan
The divorce rate in Japan is exceedingly low, but this does not indicate the country has a healthy attitude towards…
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How to propose a prenup
How do you propose a prenup? Raising the topic of a prenup is far from simple. Rasika Sittamparam has been…
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How Bowmore and Aston Martin have harnessed ‘heritage and innovation’ to create the ARC-52 whisky
A partnership between Bowmore and Aston Martin has produced ARC-52, a special item that oozes with class both inside and…
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Patek Philippe’s future under Thierry Stern
What sort of a company would choose to stop making its most popular product? Patek Philippe president Thierry Stern tells…
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What is a family office, really?
Adam Garwood, private wealth director at IQ-EQ examines the use and misuse of the term ‘family office’ Something is amiss…
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Ask an Adviser: Henrietta Loyd on planning travel post-Covid
Each week, Spear’s sits down with an adviser in the world of wealth and luxury to talk about an issue…
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Kingsley Napley: What Succession tells us about protecting your assets
HNWs face a range of new challenges as they seek to protect their assets, which is why they need to…
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Standard Chartered: Why the ‘S’ in ESG is a priority in private wealth
The social side of ESG can be hard to understand and quantify – which is where the expertise of Standard…
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To remain relevant, the institution of marriage needs a rethink
Before we can restore faith in the institution of marriage, family law needs to be brought up to date, argues…
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HNWs flock to alternative assets amid turbulence in traditional markets
HNWs are increasingly looking at alternative assets such as private equity and private debt to offset lower returns in traditional…
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‘Birdnesting’: The HNW divorce trend featured on BBC drama The Split
‘Birdnesting’ is catching on among divorcing couples with children – but does it work in practice? Alec Marsh assesses the…
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Prime Property of the Week: The OWO Residences, Horse Guards Parade
Each week, Spear’s highlights one outstanding prime property or development on the market. This week: a three-bed apartment at The…
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Leading family lawyers on the future of HNW divorce
Top divorce and family lawyers at different stages of their career – from newly minted partners to established heads of…
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