‘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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New Goldman Sachs research reveals how family offices are investing and thinking about the world economy
New Goldman Sachs research reveals how family offices are investing and thinking about the world economy Around two thirds of…
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‘The world is awash with cash and does not know where to put it’ – why previous market corrections prove the value of due diligence
For investors, optimism abounds. But previous market corrections prove the value of due diligence It was John Maynard Keynes who…
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What does citizenship-by-investment controversy mean for the way HNWs live, work and play?
The citizenship-by-investment industry is booming – but recent controversies have sparked unprecedented scrutiny. John Arlidge reports On paper Sir Tim…
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Opinion: Why wealth managers need to engage in public debate
Maybe financial services firms can do more than simply observe the shifting sands of debate. Perhaps wealth managers can descend…
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Robert Lindsay: ‘The government does not seem to want to support the creative arts as much as we would like’
In his role as president of the Royal Theatrical Fund, actor Robert Lindsay has seen first-hand just how many people…
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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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