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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How fashion looks forward after a torrid 2020
The likes of Kering, Richemont and LVMH built empires on non-stop schedules of runway shows, globe-trotting and new collections. Without…
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Why Swiss smartwatches are on a different planet from Apple
When it comes to smartwatches, the Swiss are on a different planet from Apple, says Timothy Barber
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The Fife Arms review: Hauser & Wirth founders’ supremely sophisticated Highlands hideaway
The Fife Arms is reborn as Scotland’s supremely sophisticated yet informally relaxed go-to Highlands hideaway, writes Andrew Harris Build it…
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Jaguar’s new F-Type reviewed: ‘Everything a GT should be’
The F-Type had already breathed new life into Jaguar and the GT in general. Its latest version is a joy…
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Monty Don – The Spear’s Midas interview
Gardening guru and writer Monty Don on his love of the great outdoors, his dogs… and a good stone How…
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Here’s how to talk about inheritance
It’s important to have a healthy conversation about inheritance. Not talking about it can result in bewilderment or unthinking dissipation,…
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Paradise found: On Lake Como’s timeless appeal
It may be no secret these days, but Italy’s greatest lake still takes your breath away ‘Oh, it’s that boring…
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Liquid Lunch with John Paton: ‘I used to tell people it rained money’
Media entrepreneur John Paton tells Edwin Smith about the deal that made his career, becoming chairman of the Independent –…
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Watch: Covid-19, Cyprus and the future of citizenship by investment
To find out what the future holds for UHNW mobility, Spear’s – in association with St Lucia Citizenship by Investment…
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Business is having a ‘big reset’ — here’s what you need to know
Post-Covid investors need to focus on governance issues – and watch out for fake corporate news We are now all…
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