Managers of Wealth

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?

Vietnam a growth hot spot - RESEARCH

Developing countries such as Vietnam have seen rapid urbanisation

Singapore Yacht Show to lure the ultra rich to the Lion City

The Singapore Yacht Show returns next April to entice Asia’s nouveaux riches to indulge in the luxury lifestyle enjoyed by the world’s elite yachting community.

New wealth brings luxury shopping to Iraq

With the first shop due to begin trading in the first half of 2013, Paris Gallery CEO Mohamed A. R. Al Fahim says that now is the time to invest in Iraq's domestic market.

Remy Cointreau in talks to buy family-run cognac producer

French spirits maker said that it was in exclusive talks to buy a majority stake in Larsen

Burgundy delights on offer at christie's next week

Veritable feast of Burgundy wines are heading for auction at Christie's

The perfect gift for a billionaire friend: a personal submarine

What do you get for the billionaire who has everything?

Rolls-Royce Largest Regional Order of Phantoms Heading to China

Sands China currently owns a Phantom Series I car.