In the autumn of 2022, gold was trading at little more than $1,600 an ounce. It has more than doubled in price since then, topping $3,300 last week. Investors spent more than £15 billion on gold funds in the first three months of this year, and central banks, from Poland to Qatar, are stocking up
Share Share Share Share Email The global demand for high-quality meat products continues to rise, with consumers expecting safe, hygienic, and efficiently processed meat. For businesses in the meat industry, having a high-quality meat processing plant is no longer optional—it is essential for maintaining profitability and meeting regulatory
Tuesday, 25 March 2025, 11:08 amPress Release: University of Auckland Gertjan Verdickt. Photo/Supplied. Lego, instruments, classic cars and baseball cards are among the alternative investments University of Auckland finance lecturer, Gertjan Verdickt, discusses in his new book The Passion Portfolio: Investing in Style. Co-authored with Jürgen Hanssens (senior manager at KPMG Belgium and an avid
The boundary between prestigious museum halls and personal living spaces is rapidly dissolving as famous art reproductions experience a remarkable surge in popularity. What was once the exclusive domain of wealthy collectors or cultural institutions is now widely accessible, allowing homeowners, art enthusiasts, and interior designers to bring world-famous masterpieces into everyday spaces. This growing
Investing in art can be both financially rewarding and personally fulfilling. As a financial advisor, I encourage my clients to approach art investments with the same diligence they would apply to any other asset class—it is important to fully assess the rewards and risks of investing in art and collectibles. Key Takeaways Define your goals
Recent data has shown that millennials and Gen Z now account for a ‘significant proportion’ of art buyers Always thought the art world was completely inaccessible except to the titled and totally loaded? Not anymore. The younger generations are starting to put their money into art, showing that you can begin investing even on a
Investing in art may surprise and delight you. Sometimes it’s fine art, but not necessarily what you might expect. Take for instance the $6.2 million that cryptocurrency entrepreneur Justin Sun spent in November for a 25-cent banana duct-taped to a wall, which he then ate. That’s a lot of money for a snack. “There’s a
Back in 2018, as a literature student at the University of Delhi, I visited the National Gallery of Modern Art with my friends. Standing there, in front of a painting made over a century ago, I was in awe. It wasn’t the first time I had been to an art gallery. But I remember feeling
I asked financial planners where I could invest my money other than the stock market. They recommended art, real estate, and venture capital. One unexpected suggestion: investing in your career. Your employer may even pay for courses. When I finally decided to invest some of the cash sitting idle in my high-yield savings account, I
Last year, I attended a conference in a huge venue in Manila, where local artists showcased their talents through entertaining musical and dance performances. A small bakery and café had transformed its space into a gallery for emerging artists during weekends. The café owner explained how she began displaying art to attract more customers, but what