Why you should be aware of the ‘potential downsides’ to letting out part of your home
Homeowners should be advised to bear in mind the potential long term consequences of possibly a short term return, writes…
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Why ‘vulture funds’ cannot ignore UN challenges
Private equity, especially ‘vulture funds’, cannot ignore challenges over human rights violations, writes Robert Amsterdam The rapid expansion of the…
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Why Singapore has eclipsed Hong Kong as the home of Asian wealth
Singapore has eclipsed Hong Kong to become the new home of wealth in Asia. John Arlidge reports Singapore Airlines flight…
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Why universities are not listed on the Charity Commission, and what it means for you
Universities might not be required to report serious incidents to the Charity Commission, but, it is easy to see how…
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HSBC Private Bank: why working in partnership is key to client happiness
For the UHNW team at HSBC Private Banking, working in partnership is key to client happiness, writes Rasika Sittampram Charlie…
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Linda Yueh: Why the work of the Commonwealth is more important than ever
The chair of the Royal Commonwealth Society Linda Yueh explains how 53 democracies and 2.4 billion people can pull together.…
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TwinFocus Capital’s ‘small revolution in wealth management’
Spear’s meets Hari Hundle of TwinFocus Capital, a new, boutique, ‘multi-single’ family office that’s making waves in Mayfair. Alec Marsh…
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‘There can be no compromising’ – how the Buccellati family are making jewellery for generations
The Buccellati family are a shining model of succession planning, says Emelia Hamilton-Russell When Princess Margaret visited the Vatican in…
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Boris Johnson’s ‘do or die’ pledge caused worries for the art market in the light of new legislation from the…
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A Corbyn government? Five potential risks and five solutions
The possibility of a Corbyn government has created a flurry of financial planning among perturbed HNWs, writes Annamaria Koerling How…
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Is your name on the list? Why incoming company registers don’t have to spell disaster
The incoming company registers could have a highly damaging impact for the firms involved. But it doesn’t have to be…
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‘It’s a journey’ – Coutts managing director Mohammed Syed on caring for clients
When clients join Coutts, they get far more than a typical banking offering, as its managing director tells Arun Kakar…
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Why space should be the first destination for investors – Spear’s essay
Fifty years ago, the US put a man on the moon. Now, finally, the UK is taking space seriously too,…
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Wealth of super-rich shrinks by $2tn — first fall in seven years, report finds
Sluggish markets, political uncertainty and underwhelming economies spell losses for the world’s richest, writes Arun Kakar Global HNWs have seen…
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How a prenup can help defend you from ‘Corbygeddon’
The prospect of a Corbyn government should prompt HNWs to think about their pre-nups as well as their tax structure,…
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Penningtons Manches’ James Stewart: ‘Clients want a more holistic service’
No case is too complex for James Stewart, co-head of private wealth at Penningtons Manches Described by peers as ‘an…
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Introducing the UK’s top wealth managers – Spear’s index revealed
There’s a stability to the UHNW and HNW top tens of the Spear’s Wealth Managers Index, after a year in…
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The little-known ‘commorientes rule’ and what it might mean for will writing – expert view
A rare and tragic case highlights the importance of putting in place a well-structured and well-drafted Will which fully reflects…
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The new security trends of London’s UHNW’s – expert view
Crime in England and Wales* is skyrocketing, making security a bigger issue now than ever. The murder rate in England…
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The importance of an elderly pre-nup – expert opinion
As more people are getting married in later life, there are a few risks to look out for, writes Jessica…
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