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…
By SWIF: ‘Societal shift’ in UHNW priorities post-pandemic
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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How can a financial adviser scam you and what can you do about it?
There are several tell-tale signs that might show that a financial adviser might be scamming you. Here’s what you can…
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Why Jersey is a trusted space for international families
In light of challenges posed by the 2020 pandemic, Jersey Finance’s Robert Moore shares valuable insights on why wealthy family…
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‘Strangers making babies’: the rise and legal implications of platonic co-parenting
Whilst providing individuals with options to create families through non-traditional routes is undoubtedly a positive step forward, the legal implications…
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Who are the new generation of high-net-worths, and what do they want? New research might hold the answer
Research on the growing number of high-net-worths can herald ‘extraordinary’ opportunities for wealth managers, according to a new report More…
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Inside the Earl of Leicester’s plan to boost ‘natural capital’
In the magnificent setting of Holkham Hall, the 8th Earl of Leicester is investing in a pioneering philosophy of farming…
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When divorce becomes a game of ‘hide and seek’
Some HNW divorce battles can develop into a game of hide and seek as sizeable assets go missing… Over the…
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How does your portfolio of geopolitical interests affect your real portfolio?
In business, it’s often important to channel ones ‘inner diplomat’. Geopolitics has its own balance sheet, P&L and cash flow,…
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