For as long as people have loved beauty, spending, and indulging their passions, those who could afford it have turned to collecting. Rising demand from the world’s growing super-rich has caused sharp rises in the price of high-value collectibles, from art, classic cars, watches and jewellery to fine wine and whisky. Private enthusiasts have been

For anyone who has studied military history, there are many parallels and strategies that one can take from the great generals. After the movie “300”, the Greco-Persian wars entered mainstream consciousness, and we all spent at least one week in the gym trying to become like Gerard Butler. While we reserve the right to be

This article is an on-site version of our Unhedged newsletter. Premium subscribers can sign up here to get the newsletter delivered every weekday. Standard subscribers can upgrade to Premium here, or explore all FT newsletters Good morning. Will unrest between Iran and Israel send stocks south? Our view is that it probably won’t, simply because

FACING the fierce investors on Dragons’ Den can be a daunting prospect. However, Yard Art’s Charlotte Clemence is hoping she can win over the famous Dragons with their company. 1 Charlotte Clemence and her husband Grant appearing on Dragons’ DenCredit: BBC Who is entrepreneur Charlotte Clemence? Together with her good friend Bex Lund, Charlotte Clemence

Art collectors play a significant role in shaping the cultural narrative of art. Apart from investing lavishly in collections, they also shape the market for the rarest of art forms. Art is subjective and those who have a keen eye for it can truly appreciate masterpieces. Some of the world’s most influential billionaires have proven

At age 39, Heather Miller holds the high-ranking position of director, Investor Relations at WM, the world’s largest waste management company— having climbed quickly from her early roles with the corporation as senior financial analyst and senior manager, Investor Relations. In this Q&A the ambitious Waste360 40 Under 40 Award recipient discusses finding opportunity; the

Take the first point pertaining to credible gurus. Now, many rely on what Warren Buffett has said. In general, his view has been to be bullish on America, and on American companies. And let all other things be. These include interest rates, wars, and what have you. This all makes sense until you realize the

The Australian Retirement Trust (ART), a A$280 billion ($184 billion) superannuation fund, has expanded its operations to London as part of its strategy to enhance its global investment capabilities. “Having senior team members on the ground in London is a strong signal of our intent to invest in relationship-building and maintain a long-term presence,” Ian

Although a relatively new superannuation fund, the Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has been rapidly expanding to become the second-largest pension in Australia with A$280 billion ($184 billion) in assets and over 2.3 million members since its historic inception in 2022. Ian Patrick,ART ART’s investment strategy involves a substantial exposure to unlisted assets, such as infrastructure

Moonlight by Raghav Babbar 5 min read Last Updated : May 28 2024 | 4:00 PM IST The Indian art market is experiencing a boom, according to the 2024 Hurun India Art List. Sales by the top 50 artists reached a record-breaking Rs 301 crore, a 19% increase from 2023.  Demand is high, with