Britain’s super-rich cash in on low interest rates with £1m mortgages

Number of £1m-plus mortgages granted to lenders has risen by a fifth, with private banks main funders of central London trophy properties

What are the key drivers of wealth creation among top 5% of African-Americans

Wealth patterns among the top 5% of African-Americans. The top 5% of African-Americans invest a greater proportion of their wealth in lower- volatility assets relative to a white comparison group, including insurance, savings bonds and CDs, according to Credit Suisse‘s latest study “Wealth patterns among the top 5% of African- Americans.” The study also shows … Read more

2012 Best Global Brand: Luxury brands prove resilient

Interbrand Releases 13th Annual Best Global Brands Report   Despite the current economic landscape, all of the luxury brands in the 13th annual Best Global Brands report released by Interbrand increased their brand value. As the meaning of luxury shifts, this year’s top luxury brands reflect a changing global consciousness – with success dependent not … Read more