Luxury Investment Index 2020: The most coveted objects of desire

      The results of Knight Frank’s unique Luxury Investment Index reveal the most coveted objects of desire in 2019, while the consultancy company’s data partners offer their insights on a selection of asset classes. In the 14th edition of The Wealth Report, Knight Frank identifies and explores the big themes dominating the agenda … Read more

Turn back time? What it means to wear a watch in the era of mobile phones

As the need for watches has waned, the timepiece has become a wrist-based statement. Wearing one now can feel like a coded message

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Lawrence Stroll: the F1 boss and fashion tycoon rescuing Aston Martin

Canadian billionaire is leading a consortium pumping £182m into the luxury car marque

unstoppable trends: Citi Private Bank releases its investment themes for 2020

  The year ahead promises to be an eventful year for investors. Citi Private Bank is confident that 2020 will be brighter than many expect. Citi Private Bank Issues Outlook 2020: Global Growth Can Endure Over the Coming Year. Citi Private Bank today released its Outlook report for 2020, titled, “Staying Positive in a Negative … Read more

Are crystals the new blood diamonds?

Gwyneth loves them, Adele can’t sing without them and Kim Kardashian uses them to deal with stress. Many of us are lured by their beauty and promise of mystical powers, but are ‘healing’ crystals connecting us to the earth – or harming it?

Liberty store sold to private equity group in deal worth £300m

BlueGem bought the London landmark retailer for £32m in 2010 and also wants to offload Jack Wills