Bitcoin and tulips: the art of mania – Spear’s essay
As bitcoin surges past $5,500, Christopher Jackson looks at what art can tell us about periods of intense speculation Consider…
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Family lawyers aren’t doing enough to reduce divorce ‘friction’ – expert opinion
Family lawyers have many options in their toolbox now and the divorcing couples and lawyers themselves should not forget this,…
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Navigating the ‘increasingly complex’ London property market – expert opinion
While it may still be a sound investment, the London property market is becoming increasingly complex and care should be…
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‘It takes a lot to persuade a judge to send someone to jail’ – an expert opinion on the Al Zawawi divorce
Talal Al Zawawi’s jail sentence is a rare example of the Family Division resorting to its punitive function and a…
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Spear’s briefing: Investing in the Turks and Caicos
The latest Spear’s Breakfast Briefing tackled the Turks and Caicos – what it is, how it is changing, and why…
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Why land remains an ‘overlooked’ commodity – expert opinion
Farmland is often overlooked when it comes to investment decisions, but it might just be where the smart money is…
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Probate fee changes – an experts guide on what you need to know
Apply for probate at a lower cost, but also to understand what the changes are and how they might be…
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Is philanthropy broken? – The Spear’s essay
Billionaires are giving more than ever – so why are so many people saying philanthropy is broken, writes Arun Kakar…
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Future proofing London property investment – expert view
How can you future proof your London property investment amid these uncertain times, writes Hannah Aykroyd Prime Central London residential…
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Spear’s Wealth Insight Forum announces 2019 venue
The Spear’s Wealth Inisight Forum is back for 2019 at the Langham hotel Spear’s is delighted to announce the date…
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How a textile dealership fought for the soul of St James’s – William Cash
A landmark Supreme Court judgment has struck a blow against ruthless landlords – and may have saved St James’s, writes…
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Thomas Heatherwick: ‘It’s our job not to become cynical and hardened’
Already well on the way to greatness, designer Thomas Heatherwick can now pick and choose his projects. Christopher Jackson meets…
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How Brexit could change your flutter on the horses- an expert legal view
What you need to know about HMRC’s scrutiny of the commerciality of the racing business in the past few years,…
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The ‘profound’ impact of coercive control – expert view
A recent case highlights those suffering within difficult relationships, as recognising a pattern of abuse is the first step towards…
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UK HNWs ‘frustrated’ by high street banks
HNWS are not being served by the UK’s high street banks, as many struggle to acquire a mortgage, reports Arun…
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Holy dope: How cannabis has unrolled a $500bn ‘addressable market’
The legalisation of recreational cannabis in much of North America and its medicinal use elsewhere has opened up a huge…
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Knight Frank 2019 Wealth Report: five things learned
There is some good news for HNWs in Knight Frank’s latest wealth report, Arun Kakar notes London based estate agent…
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What is Emmanuel Macron’s net worth?
French President Emmanuel Macron’s net worth is estimated to be $31.5 million. President of France Emmanuel Macron Who is Emmanuel…
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Is property really a better investment than pensions? – Ross Clark
Is property really a better investment than pensions? Too many people assume so without considering the costs involved, writes Ross…
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UHNWs ‘can expect more market gyrations this year’ – UBS
Stay invested, be selective and stick to a long-term wealth plan – that’s the UBS advice, writes Josef Stadler Levels…
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