alternative assets
The Ultimate Trophy Asset: Why Wimbledon Debentures Are a Grand Slam for Investors
A deep dive into Wimbledon debentures, a unique hybrid of a financial instrument and a luxury experience, and their powerful performance as a trophy asset.
The Kahlo Effect: What a Record-Breaking $55M Art Sale Reveals About the Future of Finance and Investing
A record $55M art sale reveals deep trends in alternative investments, the economy, and the fintech revolution transforming asset ownership.
Fabergé’s Resurrection: A Billionaire’s Gamble on Blending Imperial Legacy with Modern Finance
A new Russian owner plans to revive the iconic Fabergé brand. Is this a masterstroke in luxury investing or a risky bet on a bygone era?
Beyond the Bezel: Why Dubai’s Watch Market is a Ticking Indicator for the Global Economy
Dubai Watch Week’s explosive growth signals major shifts in the luxury market. Discover its impact on global finance, investing, and the economy.
Beyond the Glitter: Decoding Investment Signals in the Shifting Jewellery Market
Discover how jewellery auction results, Ukrainian heritage, and consumer trends offer key insights into the global economy, investing, and financial markets.
The Art of the Comeback: Investment Lessons from Jeffrey Gibson’s Rise from a Crisis
Artist Jeffrey Gibson’s journey from near-quitting to art world stardom offers powerful lessons for investors on resilience, market value, and strategy.
The Richter Principle: What a Master Artist Teaches Us About Navigating Market Volatility
A look at artist Gerhard Richter’s work reveals powerful metaphors for modern investing, risk management, and navigating stock market volatility.
The Singh Twins’ Blueprint: What Ancient Art Can Teach Modern Investors
Discover what the ‘past modern’ art of The Singh Twins can teach us about investing, fintech, brand strategy, and navigating the modern economy.
Goldman Sachs’s $1 Billion Power Play: Decoding the Industry Ventures Acquisition and the Future of Wall Street
Goldman Sachs’s $1bn acquisition of Industry Ventures is a strategic power play, signaling a deep dive into private markets and the future of investing.
Beyond the Velvet Rope: Why Art Basel’s “VIP” Rebrand Signals a Seismic Shift in Wealth and Investing
Art Basel ditches the “VIP” title, signaling a major shift in luxury marketing to attract a new generation of wealthy investors from tech and finance.
The Billion-Dollar Handshake: Decoding the Payment Crisis in China’s Art Market
A crisis of confidence rocks the global art market as Chinese collectors default on billion-dollar bids, revealing deep cracks in the financial system.
The Billion-Dollar Brushstroke: Is the Art-Fashion Alliance a Savvy Investment or a Market Bubble?
Art and fashion are converging as sales soften. Is this a savvy investment in brand equity or a sign of economic desperation in the luxury market?