Family offices shift focus from growth to preservation
New research shows family offices representing the world’s ultra-wealthy are moving away from risky growth strategies Family offices are increasingly…
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Gold rush – is the yellow metal set to soar?
It’s nicely poised after being overshadowed by US Treasuries this year, but is now a good time to invest in…
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The influential legacy of banking great Sir Evelyn de Rothschild
Sir Evelyn de Rothschild, famous financier, philanthropist and financial adviser to Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 91. Sir Evelyn’s…
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Wealth boom sparks private banking rush to UAE
As HSBC’s private bank becomes the latest to branch into the UAE, leading wealth managers explain the Gulf Tiger’s allure…
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Do super-rich graduates value their universities?
British universities are increasingly turning to super-rich alumni for financial support – but these graduates want something significant in return…
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How to protect assets in an evolving threat landscape
Emerging risks are changing insurance coverage considerations for those with a little more to protect. Content produced in partnership with…
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Studying the super-rich: What motivates centimillionaires?
A new landmark study of today’s super-rich reveals the habits, hobbies and hot-spots of today’s super-rich centimillionaires In the fast-evolving…
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How to invest strategically during today’s market chaos
Navigating today’s market volatility is possible with strategic investment — but don’t underestimate the “inflation monster”, writes Will Wainewright, founder…
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Growing and protecting wealth takes empathy, family office experts say
According to family office experts at a recent roundtable, emotional intelligence is a key attribute for trusted advisers Having empathy…
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Chasing crypto and crunching data: inside the rise of private investigations
Whether it is hidden crypto assets, corrupt staff, succession battles, investment red flags or vengeful former partners, HNW individuals are…
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The best US East Coast tax and trust lawyers for high-net-worth individuals in 2022
Welcome to the Spear’s selection of the best US East Coast tax and trust lawyers for high-net-worth individuals. The list…
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The best private equity advisers for high-net-worth individuals in 2022
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best private equity advisers for high-net-worth-individuals in the UK. The list features our…
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The best life sciences advisers for high-net-worth individuals in 2023
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best life sciences advisers for high-net-worth-individuals in the UK. The list features our…
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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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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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The UK’s new wealth management landscape
The topography of Britain’s wealth management landscape has changed dramatically over the past 12 months. Spear’s profiles the biggest and…
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Prime property rents have surged by a quarter in London, Knight Frank data shows
New York and London saw the largest rises in prime property rents out of the ten cities analysed in Knight…
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Citi Global Wealth enjoys record six-month period despite economic headwinds
Citi added 40 new hires to the EMEA team within its global wealth management division in the first half of…
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The Spear’s Family Law index 2022
The Spear’s Family Law Index is an indispensable resource for high-net-worth individuals in search of expert advice on family law…
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Inside the London Metal Exchange’s March trading shutdown
As the London Metal Exchange faces lawsuits filed by US hedge fund Elliott Management and others, Robert Jackman looks into…
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