Managers of Wealth

Sahara gets unsolicited offers for prized hotel assets

Embroiled in a major crisis back home, Indian conglomerate Sahara has got unsolicited offers for at least three prized assets

Singapore luxury residential market gets a USD11.8 billion makeover

Several high-profile residential projects targeting foreign investors and high net worth individuals are currently being developed in Singapore

Jewels fourth 'investment of passion' for Europe

Jewellery has been described as the fourth most desirable ‘investment of passion’ choice for Europe’s wealthiest individuals by Knight Frank Research’s

Private jet market split as price gap widens

They've seen the value of their small-cabin private jets plummet by more than half over the past five years.

Leading luxury brand Under Investigation for Dodging Customs Taxes in Turkey

The latest luxury brand to have landed itself in a tricky spot with the law

When homebuyers get a free car

Garages include a new electric car as part of latest promotion to boost high-end home sales

Pay and lark

Pre-owned or brand new, there is a snazzy car out there for everyone

Luxury Marketers: Where is the Best Opportunity for Growth in 2014?

The question is whether today’s affluent customers have reached a tipping point in which their desire for luxury no longer exceeds the price they are asked to pay.

Audi Passes BMW in Sales to Take Lead in Luxury-Car Sales

Audi AG delivered more cars than Bayerische Motoren Werke AG namesake brand through the first two months of 2014 to nab the global lead in luxury sales.

Apple CarPlay gets cars connected

The satnav in a vehicle is often a way behind that on a bog-standard smartphone.

Gold-plated car shines at Geneva Motor Show

For lovers of luxury and bling-bling, German tuning specialist Carlsson is offering an eyeful at the Geneva Motor Show this week, displaying the world’s first gold-covered car.

Alya taps conservative luxury in Lebanon

Sparkling with Swarovski crystals or cut into well-defined, architectural shapes, the clothes from Beirut’s diverse design scene rarely cater to its more conservative set.

Saudis banned from Harrods? Pakistan paper falls for it

At a time of rising tensions in the Gulf, relations between Qatar and its neighbors has become a topic for serious analysis.

Graff opens at Harrods Fine Jewellery Room

Graff Diamonds has today opened a glittering new boutique within Harrods’ newly extended Fine Jewellery Room.

Luxury marketers express optimism

A majority of luxury industry executives are confident of seeing an increase in revenue from ultra high net worth individuals in the first quarter a new study has revealed.

Special editions of Aston Martin V8 Vantage and DB9 unveiled

Aston Martin, the British luxury car maker has finally unveiled the special editions of its V8 Vantage and DB9 at the ongoing 84th Geneva Motor Show

French handbag maker Longchamp sees more potential in China

It competes against brands such as Italian leather goods maker Furla and France's Lancel, owned by Swiss luxury group Richemont.

Saks Fifth Avenue renews interest in India’s luxury market

US-based high-end retailer’s senior officials meet realty developers, consultants, retailers in Delhi and Mumbai

Tag Heuer to open more stores in India

Swiss luxury watch brand TAG Heuer plans to open six new boutiques in India this year.

New small Bentley to tempt James Bond away from an Aston Martin considered, as Britain's luxury car makers push ahead

A new ‘baby’ Bentley fit for a 21st century James Bond is being drawn up in secret by the British luxury car company, its bosses revealed today.