Category: Financial

Mackenzie Bowell, Your personal land advisor

American Gateway Names Western USA as The Best Place For Strongest Land Investment In 2024 For investors aiming for robust long-term growth, the allure of land in the Western United States is unparalleled, making it as the prime choice for its promising future value. Yet, In the investment landscape, few names stand out quite like […]

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Art As An Investment

Investing in art can be a lucrative and rewarding venture for those looking to diversify their portfolios. Unlike traditional investments, such as stocks or real estate, art has the potential to appreciate significantly over time and is thus a valuable asset to hold onto. Art has the unique ability to capture cultural significance and historical […]

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SKT, Deutsche Telekom, e&, Singtel, and SoftBank Corp. Announce Plan to Establish a Joint Venture

Barcelona, Spain, February 26, 2024 – SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, “SKT”), Deutsche Telekom, e& Group, Singtel and SoftBank Corp. today held the inaugural meeting of the Global Telco AI Alliance (GTAA) at MWC Barcelona 2024 and announced their plans to establish a joint venture. The meeting was attended by SK’s Chairman Chey Tae-won, SKT’s CEO Ryu […]

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Asia Sponsorship Market Analysis 2023 with ASN

ASN has just released its 2023 Asia Sponsorship market overview with commentary from local agencies on the performance of the Asian marketplace. Investment of US$ 6.6 billion in five markets – China, Pan-Asia, Japan, India and South Korea – accounted for 91% of all Asian sponsorship in 2022. The next five ranking markets (Thailand, Singapore, […]

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J&B Invest Spain: Your Multilingual Gateway to Costa Calida’s Property Market

J&B Invest Spain, a premier real estate agency based in the heart of Costa Calida, proudly announces its victory at the 2023 Luxury Lifestyle Awards. The accolade of Best Luxury Boutique Real Estate Investment Consultancy in Costa Calida, Spain, solidifies J&B Invest’s position as a leader in the industry, recognized for its exceptional services, loyalty […]

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Nick Cabrera, new Head of Ecosystems and Partnerships for UK at Finnovating

The Fintech company Finnovating, first global AI-based deal-matching platform that enables corporates and investors to connect, close deals and collaborate with over 100,000 startups and scaleups, has announced the appointment of Nick Cabrera as Head of Ecosystems and Partnerships for the UK / new Country Manager for the UK. The company continues to focus on […]

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Investing in Costa Cálida and Costa Blanca

 Why You Should Consider Investing in Costa Cálida and Costa Blanca? When it comes to investing in real estate, the Costa Calida and Costa Blanca offer an unparalleled combination of stunning locations and breathtaking scenic beauty. From the moment you set foot in these regions, you are captivated by the enchanting natural landscapes that surround […]

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Tesla dumped a big chunk of its bitcoin holdings. Should you?

New York (CNN Business)Bitcoin prices were cooling off Thursday following a big spike in the past week. And it appears Elon Musk might be partly to blame. The price of one bitcoin fell 3% Thursday to about $23,000 after Tesla (TSLA) disclosed in its latest earnings report Wednesday that it sold about 75% of its bitcoin holdings during the second quarter to […]

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UK Luxury Brands Urge Government to Bring Back Tax-Free Shopping

23 May 2022 A group of 250 luxury UK brands, including Burberry Group Plc and Harrods Ltd, have called on the government to reintroduce tax-free shopping for tourists as a way to boost the economy. Scrapping tax from purchases will trigger an extra £1.2 billion ($1.5 billion) in annual retail sales and attract an additional […]

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Luxury Consumer Demographics: Mining Your Database to Lower Customer Acquisition Cost

Everyone is looking for new customers for luxury marketing. What you may not realize is that a great source of new business is your existing customer database. By understanding the demographics of your luxury consumers, you can identify effective ways to strengthen your existing customer base. Here’s how you can mine it to lower your customer acquisition […]

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What Can Private Banks Learn From Luxury Brands on Social Media?

When it comes to social media, there are few industries that harness the power of its platforms better than luxury brands. But rarely do names from banking, insurance and health ever come up. So how can these industries better use this channel to connect with their customers? When it comes to brands and social media, […]

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Luxury Banking: Navigating The Road To Riches

For luxury start-ups, obtaining concrete funding and credit is often paramount, but a hard nut to crack. Here, wealth management and private banking company Boston Private shares its secrets for closing the deal. Banking, especially in the corporate sense, is often seen as a transaction involving lending, deposits and basic cash management. When you deal […]

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Will Your Rent Keep Skyrocketing? Not If This Billionaire Is Right

Marvy Finger recently sold half his portfolio of Sunbelt apartments for $2 billion, saying the Covid-crazed rental market has peaked. The buyers, pointing to a 20-year low vacancy rate, disagree. For a real estate tycoon, Marvy Finger’s second-floor offices in a low-slung Houston office building are as modest as the first apartment buildings he erected […]

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Tod’s narrows full-year net loss on strong sales

Luxury Italian group Tod’s managed to significantly narrow its net loss in fiscal 2021 as sales neared pre-pandemic levels. The company made consolidated sales of 883.8 million euros in 2021, up 38.7 percent from a year earlier and just 3.5 percent below 2019 levels. Sales improved as the year progressed, with growth in the fourth […]

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Hermès, a victim of its own success?

Hermès reported an outstanding 2021 financial year with growth of 41.8% reaching €8.9 billion, an exceptional operating margin of 39.3% and a net profit of €2.4 billion, up 76.5% (+60% over two years). As executive chairman of the luxury group, Axel Dumas, summarized, “after 185 years of history, we are having the company’s best year […]

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François-Henri Pinault highlights key elements in Kering’s financial performance

In 2021 all Kering-owned brands saw their sales surpass those of 2019. This comes as excellent news for François-Henri Pinault (CEO of the French group that owns Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen and Boucheron) who expressed his satisfaction during the presentation of the annual results and during an in-person press conference at […]

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Top 100 luxury companies generated $252 billion in 2020

2020 was a difficult year for a broad range of sectors and the luxury industry was no exception. Indeed, Deloitte’s recently published Global Powers of Luxury Goods 2021 report reveals that the revenue generated by the world’s top 100 luxury companies fell from $281 billion in 2019 to $252 billion last year. More than 80% […]

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Shanghai to lead China’s duty-free economy, boosting local luxury consumption

With the fate of luxury brands increasingly reliant on Chinese shoppers, news that one of its biggest cities is adopting a duty-free shopping economy as part of government plans to foster domestic spending, is good news. With global economies in turmoil and disarray, China is leading the tax free movement with the city of Shanghai […]

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Luxury watch shortage drives growth of secondhand market

A rush of companies are vying to become the eBay of high-end horology — including the storied online marketplace itself. Demand for high-end watches exploded during the Covid-19 pandemic. But the Big Four watch brands — Rolex, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Richard Mille — are holding firm on the limited production runs that make […]

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Hawaii’s High-End Real Estate Market Breaks The Ceiling For 2021

Underscoring the truth to the adage “the rich get richer,” the Hawaii high-end real estate market grew at a record rate through the third quarter of 2021. Transactions in the $3 million to $10 million luxury category rose from 215 for the period last year to 634 so far this year, according to a report […]

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It’s luxury’s year as new Best Global Brands list shows power of key labels

Luxury is continuing its recovery from the pandemic and a new brand ranking released on Wednesday, October 20, showed that luxury labels are among the world’s top performers. Interbrand’s 2021 Best Global Brands list may have shown Tesla as the fastest growing brand of 2021 overall, with an unprecedented 184% increase in brand value. But luxury — and […]

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Jewelry maker Pandora bets on ‘Gen Z’ to boost sales

Danish jewelry maker Pandora plans to produce edgy pieces to attract young shoppers and significantly boost sales in the United States and China to meet a revenue growth target of 6-8% over 2021-2023 it announced on Tuesday. The world’s largest jewelry maker by production capacity said it was also targeting an operating profit margin of 25-27% […]

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6 Best Countries In Europe To Start A Small Business Revealed

A new business takes a lot of courage, and this holds true even for small businesses. Entrepreneurs must exercise their proficiency on different levels – from legal to finances and marketing to sales, there is a lot to take in before taking off. Apart from mastering the essential marketing tools for running a successful small business, identifying […]

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Luxury Lifestyle Gadgets to Invest In

Crafted aesthetically to upscale our lives, these luxury gadgets may come at astounding prices but they drive innovation like never before. From transparent futuristic TVs to a self-levelling pool table made for yachts, it is time to invest in luxury. Check out our list of the most intriguing and extravagant luxury gadgets that can elevate your style as well as comfort like […]

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Overlook on Singapore’s Luxury Living

Singapore is one of the world’s jet-setting capitals and hands down one of the countries with the best standards of living. This, however, comes at a price. Even if you’re a high roller, buying property in Singapore can get expensive. It does have its benefits, like Singapore’s red hot real estate market and the strong possibility […]

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How Asian Millionaires are Rethinking Their Approach to Luxury

Increased financial confidence among millionaires in Asia is fueling their spending on luxury goods and experiences, according to new insights from Agility Research & Strategy. According to Agility’s 2021 Asian Millionaire report, countries in the region are seeing higher luxury spending as economies continue recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Many Asian millionaires are also embracing […]

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Purpose- Driven Brands Leading the Business World

Purpose-driven companies witness higher market share gains and grow three times faster on average than their competitors, all while achieving higher workforce and customer satisfaction. Much like what a foundation is to a house, a conductor is to an orchestra, and a canvas is to an artist’s masterpiece—a clear purpose is everything to an organization. […]

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Investing in The European Property Market

The European real estate market has seen several years of strong growth. In fact, since early 2016, house prices in the EU have risen by 4.6% year-on-year on average, outperforming wages and GDP growth. This upward trend has been widespread across countries and also large cities. Find out about the factors underpinning this trend and […]

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The Best Fintech Stocks to Add to your Portfolio

Fintech companies are completely changing the way we manage our money. New financial technology has made it easier than ever to pay people back, borrow money, and invest money. We’ve rounded up some of the top fintech stocks on the market right now to add to your investment portfolio. PayPal is arguably the world’s leading […]

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