New wealth estimates for France, Italy and Germany. Wealth-X intelligence report on ultra high net worth populations

France, Italy and Germany: Wealth Preservation report French and Italian UHNW Populations Lose at Least One UHNWI Every Three Days Since the Start of 2012   Wealth-X‘ latest intelligence report on ultra high net worth (UHNW) populations in France, Italy and Germany, estimates that there are 22,612 individuals resident in France, Italy and Germany worth … Read more

Amouage Interlude unveiled

The inventive use of frankincense and myrrh gave birth to the new Amouage Interlude for Men and Women, a fragrance created for self-reflection and personal discovery released in Amouage’s signature glass crystal bottles. Interlude aims to compose internal harmony from external chaos. “I interpret what I see and feel into scents,” said Christopher Chong, Amouage’s … Read more

The most expensive Rolls-Royce and Bentley ever sold at an auction

World record prices for Bentley and Rolls-Royce smashed by Bonhams A classic Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost, one of the finest luxury automobiles in the world, was sold for $7.1 million at a Bonhams auction, making it the most expensive Rolls-Royce ever sold at an auction. The eyes of the world were on Bonhams on Friday 29 … Read more

France raises taxes on wealthy individuals’ assets

In an economy that’s barely expanding, France presages larger tax increases and spending cuts next year. France’s Socialist government unveiled 7.2 billion euros ($9 billion) of tax increases to meet deficit-reduction goals and avoid bond-market punishment, according to bloomberg. The largest new levy will be a one-time surcharge on wealthy individuals’ assets to raise 2.3 billion … Read more