Revisiting divorce settlements – be careful what you wish for
Already awarded £73 million, Janie Martin, the former wife of a lighting business tycoon, is seeking more in her divorce…
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Revealed: The leading wealth managers of 2018
There are new entrants to the UHNW and HNW top tens of the Spear’s Wealth Managers Index, after another fascinating…
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An end to Brexit fears for investors?
HNW investors are growing increasingly comfortable with the prospect of Brexit according to a report by Rathbones. Mert Acikgoz reports…
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How the wealth management world is failing women
Wealth managers are struggling to meet the needs of HNW women, writes Arun Kakar There is a near-consensus among wealth…
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Goldman Sachs: the bull continues but look out for China
At a Goldman Sachs briefing in London there was optimism about the bull, but fears of volatility and China remain,…
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Britain’s private wealth lags behind in record year of global growth
British HNWs are playing catch-up while the rest of the world experiences an era of rapid growth, high-yield and superb…
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Why family offices are starting to think like pension funds
The family office might have been around since the 19th century, but its repurposing as an investment vehicle has taken…
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Selena Gomez’s Net Worth
She’s an American singer, actress and producer, but what is Selena Gomez’s net worth? Born to stage actress Amanda Dawn…
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Lily Allen’s Net Worth
Born (the second of four children) to Welsh-born film producer and comedienne Alison Owen and British actor Keith Allen, on…
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Special report: Rebirth of the North
Whisper it quietly, but after decades in the wilderness the North of England really is on the way to becoming…
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Spear’s Briefing: The great cryptocurrency debate
HNWs and their representatives gathered at Brown’s for the latest Spear’s breakfast briefing held in association with eToro More than…
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Age against the machine: meet the ‘woke’ CEOs
With image-conscious millennials flooding the workforce, CEOs are having to change. But is it all smoke and mirrors? By Emelia…
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Behold the power of the index fund
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink is right to warn against the perceived complacency of index funds, as their influence on corporate…
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Millennials now more bullish about finances than baby boomers — study
The startup boom, quality advisers and a rise in alternative lending have created increased confidence among millennial investors, writes Arun…
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Global philanthropy tips $1.5 trillion, report finds
Worldwide philanthropic funds have amassed a record $1.5 trillion in assets, according to a UBS report, which offers insightful conclusions…
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Responsible investment is the future millennials want
Amid scepticism, environmental, social and governance investments are on the rise, with some funds acting as launchpads for first time…
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Charles Stanley CEO on chaotic markets, populism and the ‘difficult’ decade ahead
Three years ago Charles Stanley, a fabled City name, was in trouble. Now business is booming. Christopher Jackson meets Paul…
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Raise a glass to soaring wine markets
Wine buffs rejoice as a new report by Credit Suisse has put wine behind stocks as the second best performing…
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Essay: Is private equity such a sure thing?
There are jittery signs in the world of private equity, as we enter a new era of rising rates, writes…
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British billionaires now worth £200 billion
The latest analysis of the world’s billionaires US wealth magazine Forbes reveals that Britain’s wealthiest have seen their fortunes soar,…
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