Letters to the editor: Transparency dangers, state of luxury and MMT woes
Readers weigh in on the dangers of transparency, the state of the luxury industry, and what modern monetary theory would…
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Was 2020 the year that libel died?
The calamitous consequences of Johnny Depp’s attempt to sue the Sun should serve as a cautionary tale for would-be litigants…
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Reputation management in the era of cancel culture
One false step can land you in a very deep hole if you’re not careful… Just ask JK Rowling, Jo…
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The HNW guide for dealing with blackmail
What should HNWs do when confronted with a demand for money with menaces? Experts offer tips on dealing with blackmail…
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The studio tailoring reputation management to generation Instagram
This London-based duo are applying their creative skills to help high-profile figures project just the right image to the outside…
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Why ESG considerations are a ‘must have’ in your portfolio
Sustainable investments can help you preserve and grow your wealth while ensuring your financial goals and values are aligned, writes…
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When defamation cases go wrong
Four times when going to court backfired… TIM YEO MP vs TIMES NEWSPAPERS (2014) In 2013 the sitting chair of…
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Andy Coulson: The reputation manager with a CV like no other
Tabloid editor, key Downing Street figure… jailbird. Andy Coulson has a CV like no other – but that experience gives…
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Why savvy investors will stay dosed-up on scepticism in 2021
Even if volatility continues to line some people’s pockets, savvy investors will stay dosed-up on scepticism It was the best…
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The Rise of UHNWs – and what it means for business
Thanks to the rise of UHNWs, there are more extremely wealthy people in the world than ever before. But where…
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Sunetra Gupta: ‘There seems to be a fundamental misunderstanding of how we live with germs’
Oxford epidemiologist and lockdown sceptic Sunetra Gupta tells Spear’s about how it feels to be at the centre of a…
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Chartered status: The gold standard for security
Chartered status sorts the wheat from the chaff, says Dave Neal Accountants, surveyors and engineers all need chartered status to…
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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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