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Will UK reforms stop the scourge of debanking?
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Will UK reforms stop the scourge of debanking? - Spear's
New UK debanking reforms offer protection and legal leverage for UHNW individuals to challenge banking decisions.
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June 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Rich Germans eye exit plans amid conscription fears

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Rich Germans eye exit plans amid conscription fears - Spear's
Geopolitical tensions are understood to have sparked a rise in enquiries from Germans regarding residency schemes.
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June 18, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Family offices still struggling to bridge the generation gap

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Family offices still struggling to bridge generation gap
Succession planning is still incomplete in over half of family offices, a report from Campden Wealth and Tiedemann Global found.
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June 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
A chinwag with the man who trains dogs for the world’s super-rich
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The man who trains dogs for the super-rich
Charlie Thorburn has spent two decades quietly crafting the ultimate luxury companion: the perfectly trained gundog for the global elite.
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April 25, 2025 at 3:50 PM
New data has reopened the debate on hedge fund fees, just as the industry's fortunes were looking up
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How expensive are hedge fund fees, really?
New data has reopened the debate on hedge fund fees, just as the industry's fortunes were looking up.
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April 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
A fusion of futuristic design and classical heritage, Romeo Roma stands as one of Hadid’s final architectural statements.

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Romeo Roma – designed by the late Zaha Hadid – opens its doors
A fusion of futuristic design and classical heritage, Romeo Roma stands as one of Hadid’s final architectural statements.
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April 22, 2025 at 9:28 AM
A career of two halves: former Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard on his new role at UBS

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Former Man United goalie Anders Lindegaard on his role at UBS
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard is bringing his unique experience to wealth management.
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April 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Global art sales tumbled in 2024 as high-end market cooled

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Global art sales fell in 2024 - Art Basel & UBS art market report
While global art sales slipped in 2024, the UK reclaimed its spot as the second-largest market, as China saw a steep drop.
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April 9, 2025 at 8:49 AM
How Guernsey’s private trustee structures can protect assets
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How Guernsey’s private trustee structures can protect assets
Guernsey's Private Trust Companies and Private Trust Foundations remain effective vehicles for preserving the value of significant assets.
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April 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Biggest negative sentiment swing for 15 years as wealth managers reduce US exposure

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Jittery wealth managers reduce US exposure
The ARC Market Sentiment Survey reveals a cautious tone with one in three wealth managers reducing exposure to US in Q1.
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April 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The Pulitzer Amsterdam’s Masterpiece Package offers an unparalleled VIP experience at this canal-side gem

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Pulitzer Amsterdam Merchant Suite: hotel review
The Pulitzer Amsterdam’s Masterpiece Package offers an unparalleled VIP experience, blending luxury with culture.
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April 1, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The rise of a petnuptial: who gets the dog in a divorce?

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The rise of the petnup
Couples can prevent unnecessary disputes and prioritise the welfare of their pet should they separate with a petnup.
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March 28, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Former equerry to the Royal Family partners with Debrett's to launch live-in care service
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Hamilton George partners with Debretts for live-in care service
Premier provider of high-end live-in care Hamilton George Car has announced an exclusive partnership with Debrett’s.
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March 26, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Épicure at Le Bristol in Paris ushers in a new chapter in French dining

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Épicure Paris at Le Bristol: a review
Épicure at Le Bristol remains a pinnacle of Parisian fine dining, blending timeless French culinary tradition with a modern outlook.
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March 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Inheritance Tax receipts hit a record £7.6 billion in the first 11 months of 2024/25, exceeding last year’s total with one month still to go
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Inheritance Tax receipts reach record-breaking £7.6 billion
Inheritance Tax receipts hit a record £7.6 billion in the first 11 months of 2024/25, exceeding last year’s total with one month still to go.
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March 24, 2025 at 11:23 AM
How to avoid buying stolen art – and what happens if you accidentally do

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How to avoid buying stolen art
Spear's experts explore the legal risks, due diligence steps - and what to do if you unknowingly buy looted art.
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March 20, 2025 at 3:56 PM
A surge in demand for high-end rentals and hotel suites is reshaping Mayfair’s prime real estate landscape

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Mayfair prime property supply slumps to 10-year low - Spear's
The luxury property market in Mayfair faces a supply crunch, with home construction falling due to planning restrictions and rising costs.
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March 18, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Len Blavatnik: Family offices ‘should invest’ to power growth of UK life sciences sector

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Family offices ‘should invest’ to power UK life sciences sector
Philanthropists and family offices have a vital role to play by seizing high-risk, high-reward opportunities.
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March 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The Spear’s Schools Index 2025: the definitive guide to the 100 leading private schools in the world

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Introducing the Spear's Schools Index 2025
Introducing the Spear's Schools Index 2025, which recognises the 100 leading private schools in the world.
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March 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Shruti Advani explores the real cost of a private school education
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The real cost of a private school education
VAT on private school fees is only the cover charge for admission into an elite club where the added extras don't come cheap.
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March 11, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Third of UK entrepreneurs explore early business sales after Rachel Reeves’ tax raid

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Tax raid forces UK entrepreneurs to explore early business sales
UK entrepreneurs are safeguarding their financial futures through early business sales, external investments and careful succession planning.
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March 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Revealed: the best citizenship options to secure your child's future success

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The best citizenship options to secure your child's future success
The 2025 Henley Opportunity Index highlights how investment-based residence and citizenship programmes enhance career prospects.
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March 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM