Profile: Eton college head master Simon Henderson’s ‘woke’ revolution
Simon Henderson, the head of Eton College is under fire over his attempts to modernise it. Alec Marsh hears from…
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Letters to the editor: ‘Sheds’ appeal, impact investing and work-life balance
Readers have their say on impact investing, the appeal of ‘sheds’, careers research and where to find the right work-life…
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How Kim Kardashian’s divorce lawyer Laura Wasser works her magic
Born lawyer Laura Wasser is the go-to confidante and trouble-shooter for American stars who want to split away from the…
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To the victor, the spoils: When UHNW divorce becomes a battle, this is how top lawyers win
High stakes mean that, despite efforts to make UHNW divorce less confrontational, the marriages of many still end in acrimonious…
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Which US cities have seen the biggest growth in prime property prices?
The US prime property market has largely recovered from the impact of the pandemic, but data supplied to Spear’s shows…
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Human rights lawyer Karen Todner on her fight to overturn the conviction of trader Tom Hayes
Human rights lawyer Karen Todner tells Spear’s about her fight to overturn the conviction of former derivatives trader Tom Hayes…
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Why HNWs and family offices are seen as ‘attractive targets’ by cyber criminals
Cybercrime is increasingly being directed at HNWs and family offices. Look to prevent it rather than hope to cure its…
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Refinitiv launches wealth management platform
Data and software firm Refinitiv says its new platform offers wealth managers and their customers a ‘superior trading ecosystem’ Financial…
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What HNWs can learn from the Crociani trust case, a ‘veritable bloodbath of litigation and rancour’
A high-profile family feud over a trust – and a missing Gauguin painting worth £50 million – is a salutary…
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A new report reveals what the UK’s HNW entrepreneurs think about post-Brexit Britain, sustainability and their financial advisers
Private bank Lombard Odier asked UK-based HNW entrepreneurs for their views on the country’s future, sustainability, and the advisers they…
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Should lobbyists be regulated?
David Cameron’s work for Greensill Capital may not ‘smell right’, but any response to lobbyists needs to be realistic, writes…
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‘Superjumbo dead? No. I’d buy the lot if I could’ – Why Emirates boss Sir Tim Clark is betting on the future of luxury aviation
With most airlines rushing to scrap the double-decker Airbus A380, Emirates boss Sir Tim Clark is flying in the opposite…
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Report: HNW interest in alternative assets has ‘tremendous momentum’
New research shows that there is an increasing HNW bullishness towards alternative assets – and it’s showing in portfolios More…
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Olympian, actor… wealth manager? Meet Michel de Carvalho, one half of Britain’s ninth richest couple
Michel de Carvalho has graced the silver screen, competed in the Olympics, and is married to a billionaire heiress –…
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MFI heir Paul Lister on why he’s re-wilding his 23,000 acre estate
Paul Lister, the heir to the MFI fortune, explains why he decided to re-wild the 23,000 acre Alladale estate in…
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Fintech firm Syndicate Room is banking on the future of UK start-ups
Syndicate Room is backing ambitious early-stage companies and inviting investors along for the ride Cambridge-based fintech company Syndicate Room is…
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Go East: Singapore’s family office boom
Family offices are flocking to Singapore thanks to a concerted effort by government to court global wealth and capitalise on…
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Women’s wealth is projected to hit $93 trillion in 2023. Is wealth management paying enough attention?
Even as women’s wealth is projected to hit $93 trillion in 2023, many female wealth management clients’ needs are not…
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Meet Tribe Impact Capital, the dedicated impact investor making a difference
Tribe Impact Capital is a dedicated impact investor, and it’s proven itself to be a disruptor in a largely static…
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Special report: Is impact investing here to stay?
Impact investing has been steadily gathering momentum. It may soon go stratospheric Investing evolves every so often. Once upon a…
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