The costly consequences of poorly drafted family trusts
While family trusts can be an invaluable tool when planning the future of an estate, when poorly-drafted, they can also…
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Charlie Hoffman on building a $20 billion client book – and never settling for less than the extra one per cent
Spear's award winner 2025: Charlie Hoffman explains what sits at the heart of his approach to UHNW wealth management
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Lessons for UHNWs from the Brooklyn Beckham family dispute
As the Beckham family feud dominates headlines, experts tell Spear’s how high-profile families should – and shouldn’t – manage disputes…
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What the ultra-rich can expect at Davos 2026
As world leaders from politics, business and finance convene for this year’s World Economic Forum, what should the ultra-rich be…
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Will California’s ‘billionaire tax’ trigger an UHNW exodus? Wealth managers weigh in
With Californian billionaires potentially facing a five per cent wealth tax from November 2026, could an exodus of the ultra-wealthy…
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Succession planning in the GCC: Experts warn families can no longer afford to delay
A panel at the Spear’s Summit warned that as the GCC enters a historic wealth transfer – delayed succession planning,…
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Abu Dhabi’s family office boom: why the emirate is attracting active global investors
Industry leaders at the Spear’s Summit examined how Abu Dhabi’s family office ecosystem is evolving from structure to substance
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Christmas dinners can spark family feuds over fortunes, experts warn – here’s how to avoid the drama
Advisers from the Spear’s network weigh in on navigating festive dinners when inheritance and money are on the table
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UHNW families prioritise values over inheritance
As the Great Wealth Transfer gathers pace over the next two decades, it seems the most valuable inheritance for many…
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Taylor Wessing UK merges with US law giant – here’s what it means
Winston Taylor will offer one point of contact for complex UK-US business and personal wealth matters
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Barclays tipped to bid for Evelyn Partners – experts weigh in
Analysts discuss the strategic significance of Barclays potentially acquiring Evelyn Partners
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Hermès heirs’ family office Krefeld prepares to expand beyond luxury holdings
Europe’s richest family to diversify assets via new family office offshoot, filings reveal
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Fewer than half of family offices have a clear measure of success – here’s why
Family offices focus on vision alignment, but clear success metrics remain rare
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Building resilient portfolios in 2026: how investors can navigate AI, commodities and market risks
As AI's increasing dominance looms, investors should look to infrastructure as an area for investment, as well as diversifying their…
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Etiquette bible Debrett’s makes debut in wealth management
Bastion of the British aristocracy Debrett's has bought a minority stake in a wealth management firm, furthering its expansion from…
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Inside J.P. Morgan’s 2026 forecast – and what the big predictions mean for UHNWs
Few themes have captivated wealthy investors more than AI, and J.P. Morgan’s new report makes no attempt to water down…
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Incorrect markets data published on front page of FT
World markets figures provided by ICE for indices and asset classes do not add up, raising questions about possible misuse…
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Metro Bank co-founder reveals name of new family office lender
Anthony Thomson, the serial entrepreneur behind Metro Bank and Atom Bank, has revealed the official name of his new family…
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What Warren Buffett’s succession plan at Berkshire Hathaway can teach family offices
Warren Buffett’s carefully planned succession at Berkshire Hathaway shows how foresight, trust and clear governance can preserve a founder’s legacy
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‘The new fabric of the private markets’: KKR and Apollo among firms to launch on investment platform
Firms can use the platform to support wealth managers in expanding private markets to individual investors
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