Matthew Goodwin: Why political change in 2021 might be taxing for some
An economic resurgence is on the horizon, but so is political change that some may find taxing, writes Matthew Goodwin…
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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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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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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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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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A ‘complete rethink’ of the fight against global corruption is needed
Our fight against global corruption is failing. It’s time for a complete rethink of our approach Well, it happened again.…
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Facebook EMEA VP Nicola Mendelsohn: HNW giving needs to ‘dream big’
Nicola Mendelsohn, Facebook’s vice president for EMEA, has been described as the ‘most powerful British woman in the tech industry’.…
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How HSBC Private Banking is embracing ‘cutting edge’ technology
HSBC Private Banking embraces cutting-edge technology to provide its clients with access to a game-changing risk management tool The dawn…
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Why investors are going for gold in 2020 and beyond
Both a store of wealth and a multi-faceted hedge, gold has outperformed many major asset classes amid recent volatility At…
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The $12 trillion H-bomb – The Spear’s leader
If Boris Johnson puts the resources into getting Britain’s hydrogen economy going, he will have achieved something truly Churchillian It…
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Moments in Money: The first interest rates
When it comes to interest, the ‘normal’ you might want to return to probably doesn’t exist Interest rates are increasingly…
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Why engaging next-gens now could secure an ‘enduring legacy’
Covid-19 is a harsh reminder to act more strategically, and not to delay succession and future business plans, writes Aik…
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IQ-EQ: Meeting the complex needs of next-gen HNWs
As UHNWs live increasingly global lives, their family offices must keep up. Steve Sokic, IQ-EQ’s group head of private wealth,…
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Swif 2020: The Wealth Outlook
In the opening speech from Swif 2020, Anamaria Koerling sets out the key issues framing the future of wealth for…
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In this panel from Swif 2020, an expert panel looks at how digital-assets and Africa will transform wealth creation, in…
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