Stocks, bonds, index funds, and real estate are the traditional instruments that are part and parcel of any good wealth management strategy. However, investments in luxury items such as art, cars, whisky and wine have emerged in recent years as alternative options for astute investors looking to diversify their investment portfolio. In fact, over the
While NFTs and NFT art have dominated headlines recently, a new form of art ownership and investment is gaining serious traction: tokenized fine art. But what’s the difference? With an NFT, or non-fungible token, the token itself is the asset, and generally associated with a single image. But with tokenized assets, the token represents a
There was once a belief that only a certain type of individual had the knowledge, skill, and interest required to successfully invest in artworks. For too long, this stereotype limited access to the art world only to those of a certain class, education level, and economic status. Thankfully, this notion has diminished in recent years,
Vaditeq is based at Whitebirk Industrial Estate and delivers custom foam solutions to companies across the UK and Europe. The company unveiled a new contour cutting machine, by leading German manufacturer Baumer. The investment aims to elevate the company’s foam cutting technology and create new jobs, said the firm. The company was founded by
According to a forecast by the International Monetary Fund, the global inflation rate could reach an all-time high of nearly 8.8% in 2022, before it starts to decline. Invariably, most investment assets (like stocks and crypto) underperform during such periods. Meanwhile, an alternative investment like art could indeed help you hedge against inflation. Buying art
If you’ve ever wondered how the world’s wealthiest people invest their millions, there’s one area that’s gained a lot of traction recently. According to The Wealth Report 2023, published by Knight Frank, art was a top investment performer in 2022. The report, which surveyed over 500 private bankers, wealth advisors, and family offices, revealed that the
Investing in fine art continues to offer investors significant long-term return potential, alongside the opportunity to manage tax liabilities. The Frieze Art Fair saw its 20th high profile event in London in early October. This gathering of artists, collectors, wealth managers and their art-obsessed clients, in a small tent city in the corner of Regent’s
Across London, New York, and Paris this month some of the greatest treasures on earth will be bought and sold in unruffled, measured tones. Autumn marks auctions in the art world and a chance for many to add a prized asset to their collections. However, while purchases may pull at the heartstrings of their new
Impact investing is a strategy where investments are made in companies, organizations, and funds with the intent to generate a measurable, beneficial social or environmental impact alongside a financial return. This approach to investing marks a shift from traditional investment strategies that focus solely on financial gains, without considering the social and environmental consequences. Key
Self portrait with Braid, 1941. Artist Frida Khalo. Miguel Medina/AFP via Getty Images These days, it seems like every asset manager is offering advice to their private clients about how to build a portfolio of alternatives. J.P. Morgan says the typical range among their private bank clients is 15 percent to 30 percent of their