Billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe promotes son to top job at Ineos Automotive
George Ratcliffe, the middle of Sir Jim’s three children, becomes President of the Americas ‘with immediate effect’, the company announced.
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Number of crypto super-rich skyrockets and shows no signs of slowing
There are now more than 172,300 individuals with more than $1 million in crypto assets – a 95 per cent…
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The new silk road: Middle East-Asia investment corridor ‘strengthening dramatically’, says HSBC global wealth chief
The bank’s private banking and wealth strategy is being shaped by increasing collaboration in the two regions, with trade forecast…
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Indian billionaire Gautam Adani to overhaul family office after short-selling scandal
Asia's second-richest person is seeking to rebuild his conglomerate’s credibility after a tumultuous 18 months
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Wealthy families in turmoil over handing businesses to ‘incapable’ Gen Z
A lack of confidence in their children means UK entrepreneurs face a dilemma in how to pass businesses on to…
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Advisers to the super-rich are embracing the AI revolution — but at what cost?
Computer-generated tools promise to make life easier for HNW wealth managers. But could the push put their clients at risk?
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Family offices bet on equities despite uncertainty
The Citi Private Bank survey of 1,200 single family offices found advisers to the super-rich are reducing cash holdings and…
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Choosing the right private client wealth management for you
Spear’s profiles the biggest and best-performing wealth management firms in the UK as global economic turmoil and high inflation hit…
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Ireland tops rankings of best citizenships for HNWs
The 2024 World Citizenship Report HNW reveals a shift in priorities that reflects a broader trend for overall well-being in…
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Inheritance tax explained: How does it work and who is affected?
A constant source of consideration for HNWs and their advisers, the world of inheritance tax can be difficult to navigate
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The best recruitment consultants, head hunters & executive search companies in 2024
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best recruitment consultants for senior executives, wealth managers and family offices
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The best security, intelligence & investigations advisers in 2024
Welcome to the Spear’s ranking of the best security, intelligence & investigations advisers for high-net-worth individuals
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Edmond de Rothschild’s private banking CEO quietly leaves post
Hervé Ordioni has stepped down after two years in the role and almost two decades at the family-owned firm
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Family offices race to professionalise services amid industry surge
Governance, management and infrastructure have all improved – but there are still challenges on the horizon
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A Labour olive branch to non-doms?
Rachel Reeves might stem the tide of a non-dom exodus with the 'temporary repatriation facility', advisers say
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What are the largest ever divorce settlements in the UK?
From Princess Haya to Jamie Cooper-Hohn, Spear's looks at the largest ever divorce settlements in the UK
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No gold rush for private client fund managers
ARC found roughly 75 per cent of managers have either no exposure to gold, or that it counts for less…
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Can an educational trust help families pay off higher private school fees?
While parents will be unable to avoid the higher fees, there are some tax-efficient ways of paying which could help…
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What is a family office?
Family offices have become an increasingly popular - and powerful - force in wealth management. But what exactly is a…
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Government confirms crackdown on non-doms and taxation of worldwide assets
The Treasury said it will end ‘the outdated concept of domicile status’ as part of a drive to ‘address unfairness’…
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