Managers of Wealth

Future thinking at Global Superyacht Forum 2012

Abacus’ Yachting team return from a successful trip to the Global Superyacht Forum

Luxury event in Abu Dhabi open only to the super-rich

Forget it, unless you are among the world's wealthiest people.

Only 28 Large Luxury Homes in all of Switzerland Open to Unrestricted Foreign Ownership

The law restricting ownership of residential property by foreign persons in Switzerland is known as the Lex Koller

Ancient Jewelry on the block at Christie's in December

The sale features is an exquisite and important suite of Byzantine jewelry from the 6th-7th century A.D

Mulberry Named Best British Luxury Brand

MULBERRY is Walpole's 2012 Best British Luxury Brand, beating off stiff competition from labels including Stella McCartney and Alexander McQueen.

Mouton 1945 Features With Latour at Christie’s Hong Kong

A case of 1945 Mouton and a lot comprising a dozen bottles of Cheval Blanc 1947 each carry an estimate of as much as HK$1.6 million

Africa's appetite for luxury cars on the increase

South Africa has for many years provided the continent's highest demand for luxury cars. As a proportion of the population, the luxury car market there is among the largest in the world.

For US Luxury Shoppers, Small is Big and Quality Trumps Brand Names

"Consumers want a taste of luxury in their everyday lives, and are willing to spend a little extra for the experience, but the emphasis is on small items."

Hong Kong Eclipses New York as Most Expensive Retail Location

Hong Kong ended New York’s 11-year reign as the home of the world’s most expensive district for retailers as luxury-brand companies competed for space to sell goods to mainland Chinese tourists.

Johnnie Walker and Porsche release travel retail exclusive Blue Label

Porsche has designed a limited edition of the Johnnie Walker Blue Label The Casks Edition whisky

Christie’s sues Chinese rival over similar name

Lawsuit highlights one of the perils Western salerooms face as they expand in the lucrative Chinese market

Massive diamond fetches record £13m at Christie's auction in Geneva

Flawless stone the size of a strawberry originated in India's Golconda mine and was once owned by Austrian archduke

Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG launching next year

It could be unveiled at the 2013 New York Auto Show, but it’s more likely going to be in Geneva.

'£10million worth of Chateau Lafite Rothschild red wine' found in abandoned home in Chin

The owner of the large house told police it had been empty for nine years and that he knew nothing about the potentially valuable find.

A collection of ancient Cognacs, including a 1788 Clos de Griffier, goes under the hammer next month

Pre-Revolutionary Cognac under the hammer in second Tour d'Argent auction

Cointreau and Rémy Martin team up for exclusive new expression

The new expression will be launched globally in 2013.

Alternative investment manager acquires Scandinavia's leading luxury brand

Also joining the Board on closing will be Guy Leymarie, former Chief Executive Officer of DeBeers Diamond Jewellers, Cartier International and Dunhill.

Burberry's Profit Falls, But Brand 'Strong'

Burberry reports a fall in profit as it takes a hit on one-off items, but sales continue to grow despite a slowdown in demand.

Custom Mercedes CL500 AG Excalibur at Auction

The interior is entirely handcrafted, the dash, seats, doors, and headliner have been trimmed in beautiful beige leather, Alcantara, and limited edition Swarovski fabric.

Soft luxury faces up to hard times

Do brands diversifying into watches and jewellery risk diluting their image?