Barolo: An untapped wine investment in northwestern Italy
Investors should pay attention to Barolo, Piemonte, says Simon Larkin When the growers in any region proclaim back-to-back great vintages,…
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How philanthropists can boost their social impact
Rennie Hoare describes the benefits of a joined-up approach to philanthropy Successful philanthropy is a catalyst for systemic change. More…
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How litigation funding levels the legal playing field
Litigation funding ensures equality of arms in divorce, says George Williamson It’s not unusual, in the course of people’s lives,…
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The lengthening arm of the law: Why HNW individuals are facing scrutiny
More intrusive investigatory procedures mean that international HNW individuals are under the microscope, says Phil Smith The influx of investment…
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Why Covid presents an opportunity to ‘review and evolve’
You should never let a crisis go to waste, and Covid is no different say Jonathan Golden and Wyn Lewis…
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25 years of family law: A retrospective
Charlotte Bradbury reflects on a quarter of a century of divorce It’s hard to believe I have now been a…
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Chartered status: The gold standard for security
Chartered status sorts the wheat from the chaff, says Dave Neal Accountants, surveyors and engineers all need chartered status to…
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Leader: Why the UK should embrace the Singapore model
If calls for embracing the Singapore model mean taking the best of what it does and using it to inspire…
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Matthew Goodwin: Why political change in 2021 might be taxing for some
An economic resurgence is on the horizon, but so is political change that some may find taxing, writes Matthew Goodwin…
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January books: four of the best reads out now
Looking for something to read this weekend? Here are three recommended reads from Spear’s Kleptopia By Tom Burgis (William Collins,…
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Has Covid-19 made investors more risk-averse?
It would be easy to assume investors have become more risk-averse during the coronavirus crisis, but lessons from 2008 and…
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Tom Steyer on Biden, taxes and changing Wall Street
Hedge fund billionaire Tom Steyer failed in his US presidential bid, but his desire to change society – and Wall…
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How Singapore’s vision of the near-future is bringing Davos to the Lion City
Singapore’s tough response to the pandemic has persuaded the World Economic Forum to move its marquee event away from Davos…
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The scandalous high-society life of the formidable ‘Lady Killmore’ – book review
From Sydney suburbia to high society, a thorough biography charts the progress of ‘Lady Killmore’ Enid: The Scandalous High-Society Life…
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Mike Robinson is a restaurateur in the right place at the right time
The pandemic may have delayed the opening of Mike Robinson’s new restaurant in Bath, but now he’s up and running…
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The US has become a net exporter of instability
Donald Trump’s most significant legacy may be his country’s reputation as an exporter of instability, says Robert Amsterdam With 2021…
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How Modern Monetary Theory gained currency
Modern monetary theory was once the preserve of left-wing utopians. But as governments around the world continue to pile on…
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The Year in Spear’s 2020: Our ten most-read pieces
Here are the ten most-read pieces on the Spear’s websites from this year like no other What a year. Without…
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Why hiding is no longer an option for successful people
Hiding is no longer an option for successful individuals, but families can start to sit down and have sincere, open,…
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Sustainable finance needs to ‘upskill’ to make an impact — and fast, experts find
A conference in Jersey brought together a range of private wealth experts who found that sustainable finance structures will have…
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