Numbers of UHNWs in Asia and Africa set to boom over next decade
Fulfilling long-heralded promises of growth, countries in Asia and Africa will see their numbers of wealthy individuals race up over…
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Law Commission report on prenups will make both winners and losers
The Law Commission’s report launched last Thursday set out a series of recommendations on how England and Wales might reform…
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Can arbitration keep HNWs out of the courtroom when divorcing?
The news that a senior judge wants to make it easier for divorce settlements agreed by arbitration – rather than…
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Giver and the Gift: Why BMW is driving charitable funds towards the Tate Modern
Author: Spear’s Editorial The Giver Thomas Girst (pictured above, left) Head of cultural engagement at BMW Group Smart Cars The…
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Five easy tools to help you be a more effective philanthropist
Every philanthropic decision can be fraught: was this the right cause? Was it the right amount? How do I know…
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What is a prenup?
The Love Contract Mention the word ‘prenup‘ and romance suddenly goes out the window. But any legal or financial guru…
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Going, going, gone… British passports up for auction
Author: by Chloe Barrow This week the trend of EU countries selling off passports to the wealthy took a surprising…
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Expert reaction to new prenuptial proposals
Commenting on Professor Elizabeth Cooke’s Report recommending pre-nuptial agreements become legally binding in court Chris Aitken, Head of Financial Planning…
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Berry to grow its international clients in Bordier & Cie rebrand
Berry Asset Management is taking on the name of the Swiss private bank that owns it, becoming Bordier & Cie…
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Even after your divorce is granted, is your bonus up for grabs?
Often on divorce, a husband or wife may earn a bonus after they have separated but before divorce. The question…
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As the Oscars approach, think of films as philanthropy
Hollywood’s annual awards season culminates this Sunday with the Oscars, a night honouring the best and the brightest in film.…
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As the tax year ends, here are top tips to save yourself money
With a break in the rain over the weekend (in London at least) and the end of Winter Olympics, I…
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Has the time come for a pan-European pre-nup?
Tomorrow the Law Commission of England & Wales will publish its long-awaited recommendations into the reform of pre-nuptial agreements. The…
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MtGox crash exposes Bitcoin vulnerability, but will it prove a hit or flop?
Author: by Chloe Barrow As Spear’s has previously discussed, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin offer great rewards but also have great risks.…
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Angela Merkel’s state visit shows her need for David Cameron – and his for her
Author: by Stephen Hill Empress Angela Merkel, leader of the New Holy Roman Empire headquartered in Berlin, arrives in London…
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Hard-hit EU countries resort to selling passports to HNWs
Author: Chloe Barrow In the race to attract HNWs from overseas, desperate EU countries are offering residency and passports in…
ByAngela Merkel's state visit shows her need for David Cameron – and his for her
She invited David Cameron and family to her Schloss Merkelburger late last year for ‘private discussions’. No communiqu’ was issued,…
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P2P offers peerless rates but how secure is your investment?
REURN TO LENDER In 1999, a teenager named Shawn Fanning changed the music world for ever. With a piece of…
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Trusts to be laid bare as EU threatens to invade privacy rights
Unexpected news has emerged from Europe in the past week that lawmakers want the contents and beneficiaries of trusts to…
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Tax transparency: is it better to jump than be pushed?
Two years ago identity theft fears had half the country zealously shredding bank statements. The tactical distribution of Coutts-branded hamster…
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