Revealed: 2021 Spear’s Wealth Management Awards shortlists
The 2021 Spear’s Wealth Management Awards shortlists have been announced The private client world’s premier awards event – the Spear’s…
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Peter Lürssen on building a luxury superyacht brand and support for ocean charity BLUE
Peter Lürssen is at the helm of the most ambitious superyacht builder in the world, writes Edwin Smith Peter Lürssen…
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Philanthropy: Princess Eugenie on Ascension Island’s sustainable fishing success story
A remote island in the middle of the Atlantic offers hope that marine protection areas could mitigate climate change, write…
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Inside the blue bond boom: Why it’s time to invest in the world’s oceans
Ahead of COP26, as the potential for marine habitats – and ‘blue bonds’ – to play a major role in…
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Can you contest a will made by someone suffering from dementia?
As the adult children of the late Monty Python star Terry Jones prepare to contest his will in the High…
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‘When everyone’s walking on eggshells, it can be really counterproductive’ – Working with family businesses
A new book about family business aims to temper relationships and facilitate the smooth transition of businesses to the next…
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Pandora Papers: In defence of offshore trusts
Anyone who has a Will has a trust. So why does the word ‘trust’ trigger instant suspicion, asks Arabella Murphy…
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Starting tomorrow: The Guernsey Private Wealth Forum 2021
Titled ‘The Power of Capital’, the Guernsey Private Wealth Forum 2021 will explore the topical and pressing conversations surrounding the…
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SWIF: Next 12-18 months ‘very exciting’ for London super-prime property market
London’s super-prime property market is set for a post-pandemic rebound, which could give rise to several transactions of £100 million…
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The pandemic has changed the way that the rich think about wealth, attendees of the Spear’s Wealth Insight Forum heard…
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Modern Families and the future of HNW divorce
As we emerge from the pandemic, how has UHNW divorce been affected, asks Alex Carruthers We are (hopefully) now emerging…
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The digital wealth agenda: How to advance the advisory client experience
Advisory wealth management firms could have experienced a milestone year in 2020. Challenged for years to prove their value in…
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Harrow School: Still way ahead of the game
This year marks both 450 years of Harrow School, and ten years of the ancient establishment’s sister school: Harrow International…
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Jerudong International School: A piece of Britain in Brunei
Jerudong International School combines British influence and academic rigour with a good deal of internationalism – in a unique setting…
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How Brighton College manages to excel in academics, the arts and sport
Brighton College manages to excel in academics, the arts and sport – all while maintaining an ethos of kindness that…
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World of Wealth: Jessica DeLuca
Edwin Smith talks to Jessica DeLuca, founder of Cult Beauty, who recently sold her business to The Hut Group for…
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How to get into the best secondary schools – an expert’s guide
Eight expert tips for getting into the best secondary schools Getting a child into their desired secondary school requires careful…
ByWorld of Wealth: Pierre Lagrange
The former hedge fund manager Pierre Lagrange tells Spear’s editor Edwin Smith about his days as a master of the…
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‘These are financial institutions – not fricking nightclubs’ – Sam Leith on the modern corporate rebrand
Standard Life Aberdeen’s recent rebrand begs a question: what is it with corporate branding departments and the abuse of the…
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The best technology solutions and smart home providers for high-net-worth individuals
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best technology solutions and smart home providers for high-net-worth individuals in the UK.…
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