Spears Magazine

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.

Will UK reforms stop the scourge of debanking?
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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.

Rich Germans eye exit plans amid conscription fears

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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.

Family offices still struggling to bridge the generation gap

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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.

A chinwag with the man who trains dogs for the world’s super-rich
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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.

New data has reopened the debate on hedge fund fees, just as the industry's fortunes were looking up
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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.

A fusion of futuristic design and classical heritage, Romeo Roma stands as one of Hadid’s final architectural statements.

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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.

A career of two halves: former Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard on his new role at UBS

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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.

Global art sales tumbled in 2024 as high-end market cooled

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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.

How Guernsey’s private trustee structures can protect assets
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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.

Biggest negative sentiment swing for 15 years as wealth managers reduce US exposure

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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.

The Pulitzer Amsterdam’s Masterpiece Package offers an unparalleled VIP experience at this canal-side gem

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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.

The rise of a petnuptial: who gets the dog in a divorce?

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Wealthy British expats big winners from IHT changes With proper planning, British expats can enjoy greater control over their wealth without the shadow of UK IHT looming over non-UK assets.

Wealthy British expats big winners from IHT changes

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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.

Former equerry to the Royal Family partners with Debrett's to launch live-in care service
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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.

Épicure at Le Bristol in Paris ushers in a new chapter in French dining

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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.

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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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.

How to avoid buying stolen art – and what happens if you accidentally do

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Best property brokers These property brokers are invaluable when buying or selling prime real estate, all featured in the Spear's Property Indices 2025

The best property brokers

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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.

A surge in demand for high-end rentals and hotel suites is reshaping Mayfair’s prime real estate landscape

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The best senior schools in the UK - Spear's The best senior schools in the UK as featured in the Spear's Schools Index 2025, which recognises the world's 100 leading private schools.

The best senior schools in the UK
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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.

Len Blavatnik: Family offices ‘should invest’ to power growth of UK life sciences sector

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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.

The Spear’s Schools Index 2025: the definitive guide to the 100 leading private schools in the world

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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.

Shruti Advani explores the real cost of a private school education
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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.

Third of UK entrepreneurs explore early business sales after Rachel Reeves’ tax raid

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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.

Revealed: the best citizenship options to secure your child's future success

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Why private capital can help solve ‘world’s most pressing problems’ A new report from AlTi Tiedemann Global identifies four key areas where private capital can help to advance social progress.

Why private capital can help solve ‘world’s most pressing problems’

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Rory McIlroy's divorce U-turn and the rise of reconciliation contracts  - Spear's Reconciliation contracts provide a framework for couples aiming to avoid the financial and emotional turmoil of divorce.

‘Erica and I have realised that our best future was as a family together.’

Rory Mcllroy’s divorce U-turn and the rise of reconciliation contracts

Family law experts tell Spear's how reconciliation contracts provide a framework for couples aiming to avoid divorce

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Deepfake fraud jumps by more than 2000 per cent in three years Businesses are urged to adopt advanced security measures to combat an alarming rise in deepfake fraud, a new study finds.

Deepfake fraud jumps by more than 2000 per cent in three years

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Harrow to open Abu Dhabi’s first-ever boarding school Scheduled to welcome students in mid-2026, Harrow International School Abu Dhabi will be the Emirate’s first-ever boarding school.

Harrow to open Abu Dhabi’s first-ever boarding school

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Family office con man’s rehabilitation faces setback Anthony Ritossa’s family office conference series was on hold for almost two years following allegations he had misled attendees.

Family office con man’s rehabilitation faces setback

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