With private banks starting to launch, China's communism is changing
While being an interesting development for all involved in the industry, one can’t help but marvel at the political implications…
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Philanthropists recognised in New Year’s Honours
Spear’s has often complained that philanthropists don’t get enough public recognition, so it’s always pleasing to see gongs for givers…
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Time to make incompetent bankers pay – out of their own pockets
Author: by Stephen Hill One of the seven deadly sins is greed, and another is gluttony. The directors of HBOS…
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Tough market means graduates need edge (and a good strategy) to succeed, reveals Stanhope Capital event
In the Oriental Club off Oxford Street a room full of potential bright young things nervously introduce themselves to on…
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Future of wealth is in equities and London prime property, say British UHNWs
British ultra high net worth individuals think equities will perform better than any other asset class in the next 30…
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Could this be the end of global divorce court shopping?
For couples that have different nationalities or divide their time between countries, the huge difference in the outcome and treatment…
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How to work out tax liability for non-domicile business in UK (Father Christmas not exempt)
Having discussed our client’s immigration position last week, it seemed appropriate to consider his residence and domicile position bearing in…
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How to ensure your donation counts this Christmas
The festive season brims with timeless ritual – decorating the tree, switching on the lights, and gathering round to sing…
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Online privacy threats are ever imminent, but how can HNWs boost security?
SAFETY NET With privacy and security under increasing threat from digital malice, what can HNWs and their wealth managers do…
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The digital operators that are shaking up old-school wealth management
CHIP AND WIN Tired of your slow, stuffy private banker? The digital revolution is giving them a run for your…
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Opportunity to join Spear’s team with new writing job
Senior Researcher, Spear’s Research Unit Job specification Spear’s is looking to recruit a senior researcher for the Spear’s Research Unit.…
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Rates are great, but how will upcoming regulation change peer to peer lending?
Author: by Chloe Barrow These days, getting a decent return on savings from the bank – without exposing funds to…
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Virtual bitcoin currency ensures privacy, but is it worth the investment?
Over the last few months bitcoins have received a significant amount of media coverage as an internet currency that can…
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Scorpio-McLagan partnership marries superior wealth advice with top client service
‘I do see a service transformation under way in wealth management. This is an industry that is, in fact, incredibly…
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Strong equity performance on the cards for Europe, but will it prove investable?
The jury appears to be still out on investment in Europe in 2014. A study of ultra high net worth…
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Much like in tennis, you’ve got to have balls in business
The Christmas season is in full flow: there’s a slight sense of urgency that this is the last week to…
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New RiverPeak Wealth targets non-private banking clients
Nick Parker, a private banker with more than 30 years of experience, has launched RiverPeak Wealth, a new wealth management…
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The world needs to act together to avoid stagflation
Author: by Stephen Hill An earlier blog examined whether QE is having any effect on US and global growth and…
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Mediation during divorce saves money, and emotional energy
Apparently old habits die hard when it comes to the traditional battleground of the divorce courts. According to a recent…
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How best to obtain a UK visa for Christmas (take note, Santa)
A few weeks ago, a generously proportioned, hirsute and rather jovial individual sought our advice in relation to some cross-border…
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