Category Archives: Wealth Management

Consoleonomics

Posted on May 24, 2013 by

This week Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One, its next-generation gaming console and successor to the Xbox 360. Remarkably little time was spent presenting the actual gaming side of the machine, but more emphasis was given to how it takes centre … Continue reading →

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Post-politics Profiteering

Posted on April 25, 2013 by

Politics and public service is an unsure existence. Therefore it is understandable that many of our elected officials will look into other means of securing financial gains from their involvement in these fields. Peer Steinbrück, the Social Democratic Party’s candidate … Continue reading →

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The Stars Our Destination

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

It has been almost a decade since the first privately built and piloted spacecraft managed to break the 100km Earth altitude barrier, and for those of you who feel they have seen and done everything this planet has to offer … Continue reading →

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High Rollers Balling Low

Posted on February 21, 2013 by

In European football, when it comes to “new money” pouring into the game, Chelsea’s owner Mr Roman Abramovic is usually the first name that pops to mind. One need not travel far to encounter other notable Russians investing in football, … Continue reading →

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Santa’s coming to town…

Posted on December 24, 2012 by

Dear readers, Wealthmonitor wishes you and your family a Merry Christmas. We hope you’ll enjoy reading about the extravagant gifts some of the world’s wealthiest are going to offer their loved ones in a couple of hours. Christmas is supposed … Continue reading →

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Winter sun: luxury holiday destinations

Posted on November 2, 2012 by

The predictable nature of the good old British weather is just as part of the culture as 5 o’clock tea (as far as the stereotype goes) and by definition, it is also an established theme in coy small talk amongst … Continue reading →

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Shift of wealth across the globe

Posted on October 16, 2012 by

2012 has seen a major shift in the population of HNWI individuals across the globe and for the first time, the Asia-Pacific region has overtaken North America in the number of its wealthy residents. This shift of wealth is mainly … Continue reading →

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Taxing the millionaires

Posted on September 17, 2012 by

The last few weeks have been quite eventful in France with Mr. Hollande’s decision to impose a 75 per cent tax rate on incomes over EUR 1m. The French president left major fortune holders seeking a desperate solution to prevent … Continue reading →

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Qatar’s thirst for luxury

Posted on August 14, 2012 by

After the 2008 financial crisis, the state of Qatar has been investing extraordinarily in the luxury industry. Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund acquired Harrods in 2010 for £1.5bn and invested £107.8m into the business in 2012.  More recent acquisitions include the buying … Continue reading →

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Olympic hopes

Posted on July 31, 2012 by

We can expect an amazing show in London this summer. Athletes from all over the world will push their abilities to the maximum in search for a prized Olympic medal. Additionally, national Olympic committees will be offering cash rewards to … Continue reading →

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