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Wealth, Business, Culture & Luxury – for UHNWs and the people who advise them.

Spear’s is the multi-award-winning global wealth, business and culture media brand whose flagship magazine has become a must-read for the ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) community. It is also required reading for the affluent financial services community, including the bankers, lawyers and family offices who advise the wealthy. Since its launch in 2006, Spear’s has established itself as Europe’s leadi

ng wealth management authority, as well as for its witty and incisive commentary on arts, business and lifestyle. Using print, digital, events, awards and research- based products and services, Spear’s is uniquely placed to connect financial and luxury brands to this exclusive and elusive audience. The Spear’s readership is made up of extremely wealthy individuals and families (average assets of £5 million+) and ranges from hedge fund managers to property developers, rock stars to Rich-Listers, entrepreneurs and entertainers. Spear’s aims to provide an informative, entertaining and objective guide to all aspects of the high- net-worth lifestyle, from its problems to its pleasures. Spear’s has been called 'the Bible of the banking fraternity' by GQ, 'a European rival to Forbes' by the Evening Standard and 'the New Yorker of finance' by the Independent. Spear's was nominated for Consumer Magazine of the Year at the BSME Awards 2009 and 2010 and at the Independent Publishers Awards 2010. Editor Josh Spero has been nominated for Editor of the Year at the BSME Awards 2011 and 2012.

02/01/2024

With private tuition on the rise and increasing competition in elite schools, knowing who to turn to for tutoring is increasingly challenging – and important. But are high-end tutors worth the money?

Knowing how to find a suitable private tutor is increasingly challenging – and important. Spear's Education Index ranked them for you.

28/12/2023

What were the most significant developments in the world of property in 2023? Marking the end of a turbulent year, Spear's charts the events and developments that shaped the property scene.

Marking the end of a turbulent year, Spear's charts the events and developments that have shaped the property market in 2023

27/12/2023

These are the milestones and landmark cases in family law in 2023. Spear's looks back on high-profile divorces, the crackdown on 'divorce tourism', the power of the prenup, Resolution's 40th anniversary and much more.

From celebrity divorces to multi-billion pound judgments, these are the key events that shaped UK family law in 2023

25/12/2023

Looking back on the world of luxury in 2023.

From $1 billion hotels to $44 million diamonds and an artworld in flux, here are the moments that defined luxury in 2023

25/12/2023

Recap on the events and incidents that shaped the world of wealth management in 2023.

As wealth management firms grappled with increasing volatility, 2023 saw the emergence of a new generation of UHNWs

24/12/2023

As the year draws to a close, Nick Foulkes remembers his friend, the late Thierry Despont.

Nick Foulkes reflects on the loss of his friend, the architect and designer Thierry Despont, following his death this year

24/12/2023

Recap who made the 2023 Power List – the inaugural edition of an index that acknowledges the people who shape the world of private wealth and the lives of wealthy people.

The 2023 Spear's Power List: who made the cut? The inaugural Spear’s Power List assembles the 100 most influential people in the world of private wealth

22/12/2023

Introducing the billionaire class of 2023.

Succession planning, damning investigations and a European boom shaped the billionaire landscape this year – but who came out on top?

Succession planning for Murdoch and Arnault, catastrophic losses and a European boom all shaped the billionaire landscape in 2023

22/12/2023

These are the 2024 hotel openings to keep at the top of your travel list.

From the Mandarin Oriental in London to South African safari lodges and Costa Rican eco retreats, these are the hot hotel openings of 2024

18/12/2023

The non-dom regime has become a charged political issue. In a new report, law firm Withers suggests six changes that should be made.

The non-dom regime has become a charged political issue. In a new report, Withers law firm suggests six changes that should be made

15/12/2023

Spear's pays a visit to the Clement Restaurant at the Peninsula New York. Click the link below to read the full restaurant review.

Clement Restaurant at the Peninsula New York offers the signature old-fashioned refinement that’s made the brand world-famous

15/12/2023

Inheritance tax is back in the news this week after the estate of property developer Cecil Lewis donated a statue of Apollo to the British nation to offset a £10.5 million tax bill. The story shines a light on the Acceptance in Lieu scheme – a valuable tool for HNWs to consider in estate planning.

The donation of a bronze statue to a Cambridge museum has brought the benefits of the Acceptance in Lieu scheme into the spotlight

13/12/2023

Christmas party season is upon us, and that means one thing. It’s time to get sociable.

Ancient literature brims with advice for the budding party-goer. Tips range from the bizarre – it was customary in Rome to take your own napkin wherever food was served – to the genuinely helpful.

Ancient literature brims with advice for the budding party-goer. Brush up for the final stretch of the Christmas party season

13/12/2023

From Eton to Harrow, experts share their tips on how to support children in applying for the UK's leading independent schools.

With names like Eton, Harrow and Westminster, UK private schools are among the best in the world. This is what to consider when applying.

12/12/2023

As London's most-coveted trophy assets and branded residences projects continue to drive the top end of the property market, super-prime property searches are set to rise in early 2024.

With healthy demand for London's most coveted homes, super-prime property searches are set to rise in early 2024

11/12/2023

Spear's heads to The Aubrey at the Mandarin Oriental to sample its decadent dining experience. Click the link below to read the full restaurant review.

Nestled in the basement of the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, The Aubrey is an intimate Japanese restaurant that comes alive after-dark

10/12/2023

Fans of the Aman hotel chain’s distinctive brand of quiet luxury now have the chance to take it home with the launch of Aman Interiors.

Aman hotel owner and CEO Vlad Doronin has unveiled Aman Interiors, a furniture and design outfit, at Design Miami

10/12/2023

The British Library suffered from a malicious cyber attack in October with confidential data stolen and its online presence decimated. There's still no end in sight.

The Rhysida ransomware gang are reported to have claimed responsibility. Hacked data from library users is already, apparently, being offered for sale on the Dark Web.

Ordinarily, academics and very wealthy people don’t exactly see eye to eye. The ransomware attack on the British Library might change that

10/12/2023

With the World Economic Forum returning to Davos in January 2024, what can you expect?

The World Economic Forum is returning to Davos in January 2024. From AI to blockchain, what are the key themes for Davos 2024?

04/12/2023

Born from the 17th-century coffee houses, London’s private members’ clubs have been a mainstay of the city’s social scene for hundreds of years. Today, these enclaves of exclusivity are where the great and the good gather to dine, drink, socialise and work – in exchange for often ostentatiously expensive membership fees.

Explore the Spear's guide to London's best private members' clubs.

Annabel's, 5 Hertford Street, Oswald's and Maison Estelle. Insiders who want London's best private members' clubs are spoilt for choice

04/12/2023

Could COP28 in Dubai bring discussions of ESG and sustainability back to the fore in the Middle East's wealth management industry? Spear's sits down with the CEO of LGT in the Middle East, Sebastian Goeres, to talk about the likelihood of the ESG agenda rubbing off on local UHNWs and investors.

'Positive momentum' around the COP28 summit in Dubai is set to ‘spill over to investors in the region,’ LGT’s Sebastian Goeres tells Spear’s

04/12/2023

When it comes to estate planning, how should you protect your assets from your in-laws?

Children-in-law and inheritance is a notoriously fraught topic. This is how to ring-fence your wealth to 'keep it in the family'

29/11/2023

According to a new investment outlook for 2024 from HSBC Global Private Banking, UHNWs and family office investors can find opportunities in a resilient US economy and through going ‘back to fundamentals’.

Investments in tech, US equities and Asian markets can help UHNWs cope with global volatility, according to HSBC Global Private Banking

27/11/2023

London remains the divorce capital of the world but could this be set to change?

The case of Potanin v Potanina might reveal the Supreme Court's thoughts on 'jurisdiction shopping' in divorce cases

27/11/2023

This year, Clase Azul released a specially curated tasting menu to celebrate Dia de Mu***os. Available exclusively at Clase Azul La Terraza Los Cabos, the menu was created entirely by Clase Azul México’s creative chef, Iván Arias. Dishes on the menu include clam barbacoa, black aguachile, duck birria and an apple cashew bonbon.

The experience arrives alongside a new limited-edition bottle inspired by the festival

25/11/2023

Catch a glimpse into Aston Martin's all-electric future. Spear's heads to Snowdonia at the request of Aston Martin to test drive the new DBX707. Click the link below to read the full review.

Spear's was invited to try the Aston Martin DBX707 through the winding hills of Snowdonia. The car signals a new direction

24/11/2023

Are UHNWs facing pre-election uncertainty as the autumn statement fails to mention the widely-anticipated inheritance tax changes?

In what was one of the final opportunities for a change in economic policy before the next election, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt opted to focus on what one HNW tax adviser has told Spear’s is a ‘media-friendly’ set of tax cuts for businesses and employees — while potential IHT cuts, changes to stamp duty, and possible reforms to the non-dom regime were absent.

Changes affecting HNWs were absent from the autumn statement, but a Conservative pledge on inheritance tax could come before the election

16/11/2023

The most expensive Ferrari ever has sold at auction. After nearly four decades in private ownership, Chassis 3765 was bought for $51.7 million in a sale hosted at Sotheby’s New York.

Described as the ‘Holy Grail of the sports car pantheon’, the car is the only GTO Tipo 1962 raced by Scuderia Ferrari and boasts a glittering racing history. Click the link below to read the full article.

The 1962 330 LM/250 GTO became the most expensive Ferrari ever sold at auction after it fetched $51.7 million at Sotheby's New York

13/11/2023

This December, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE) will launch four new winter itineraries between Paris and stations in the French Alps. The VSOE was built in Birmingham in 1929 and was originally part of Le Train Bleu, which transported well-heeled travellers between Paris and the French Riviera. ⁠
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Illustrious passengers of the VSOE included Tolstoy, Trotsky, Marlene Dietrich, Lawrence of Arabia, Mata Hari and Agatha Christie, to name but a few.

Step back in time and savour the old-school grandeur of four new Orient Express winter itineraries launching in December

11/11/2023

'Ray Dalio does not want you to read this book,' reads the author's note of Rob Copeland's book, The Fund.The Fund is an exposé of the cult-like culture at Ray Dalio's Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund firm.

New York Times journalist Rob Copeland's gripping book The Fund exposes the reality of Bridgewater Associates and its founder, Ray Dalio.

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There are only 3 weeks left to submit your applications for the Spear's Awards. Key dates are as follows: ➤ 5 July 2023: Entry Deadline ➤ 16 August 2023: Finalists Announced ➤ 22 November 2023: Awards Ceremony at The Landmark London Enter here: https://bit.ly/3Nc99D8

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The Spear's Award 2022 for UHNW Wealth Manager of the Year was awarded to Charlie Hoffman of HSBC Global Private Banking. Hoffman sits down with Spear's at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square to talk about the secret behind his success and the support of the wider HSBC organisation. Watch the video below and click the link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/3lmUR8J

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The Spear's Award 2022 for School of the Year was awarded to Sevenoaks. Headmaster Jesse Elzinga sits down with Spear's at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square to discuss the school's upcoming 600th anniversary and how he endeavours to provide his students with the best tools to flourish. Watch the interview here and click the link to read the full article: https://bit.ly/3X8Lfvs

Introducing the 2023 edition of The Spear’s 500. Known as ‘the Michelin Guide of wealth’, it is an indispensable resource for any high-net-worth individual looking for the top private client advisers, wealth managers, lawyers and service providers. The print edition of this year’s guide features 2,211 individual profiles of the leading figures from the worlds of wealth management, law, property, and much more. Making their debut this year are advisers based in Dubai, Singapore and Monaco as well as experts in everything from probate finance to ophthalmology. This year, we also include a foreword by Dame Stephanie Shirley who describes her journey into philanthropy after she established a company where ‘70 of [her] company’s staff became millionaires and [she] was the fourth richest woman in Britain.’ Congratulations to all those who have been featured in this year’s print edition. To find out more about The Spear’s 500, or to order your copy, click the link below. https://spearswms.com/the-2023-edition-of-the-spears-500-is-out-now/

OUT NOW: The Spear's Cosmetic Procedures Index featuring our selection of the best cosmetic surgeons, non-cosmetic surgeons, and hair loss specialists. ➡️ https://spearswms.com/spears-cosmetic-procedure-index/

The 2022 Edition of the Spear's Medical Index is OUT NOW and features our selection of the best private doctors, dentists, and psychiatrists. We received a great number of submissions and recommendations and the Spear's Research Unit is proud to have selected advisers from companies such as the Mayo Clinic, The Kensington Dentist, and Psychotherapy City. Click the link below for the full list and for more information, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram @spearsmagazine ➡️ https://spearswms.com/the-spears-health-and-wellness-index-2022/

There’s a golden star catching the eye of rare whisky devotees. Renowned whisky authority Charlie Maclean is joined by fellow experts; Joel Harrison, Becky Paskin and Alice Lascelles for an exclusive first tasting of some of the world's rarest whiskies from the Casks of Distinction series. A few individual bottles from these truly exceptional casks are now available through Justerinis.com. Click the link in our bio to see the full video.

The latest issue of Spear's Magazine is OUT NOW: Including a look at what an exodus of wealthy Russians would mean for London, a look into a members-only club for centimillionaires and an interview with fashion designer Anya Hindmarch. Read more and order your issue at the link below. https://bit.ly/3tVNRBw

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After winning the Spear's Wealth Management Award for Lawyer of the Year — Reputation, Paul Tweed sat down with Spear's at the historic Brown's Hotel in Mayfair to discuss his successes of the past year, and how his work has given him a front-row seat to seeing how the internet has changed how damaging misinformation can spread. ⁠ See our full interview with Paul at the link below: https://bit.ly/35olJx9

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After BDO won the Spear's Wealth Management Award for Family Offices Services Provider of the year, Catherine Grum, head of family office services, sat down with Spear's at the historic Brown's Hotel in Mayfair to discuss the firm's successes, and what makes their services top tier for clients. ⁠ See our full interview with Catherine at the link below: https://bit.ly/3haemMh

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After Withers' Uncouple won the Spear's Wealth Management Award for Private Client Innovation of the year, Claire Blakemore of the firm sat down with Spear's at the historic Brown's Hotel in Mayfair to discuss the separation service, and what makes it a unique family law product.⁠ ⁠ See our full interview with Claire at the link below: https://bit.ly/3p6LqJm