The Future is Bold
Founded in 1972, the Bold Woman Awards are named after Madame Clicquot, the pioneering businesswoman who, when widowed at the age of 27, took over her husband’s champagne business in 1805 and transformed it into a global brand. This annual event celebrates women who have made significant contributions to their communities, industries, and the world […]
Liquid Assets
Glass of preferred libation in hand, Master of Wine Mark Bingley, director and founding member of MMD (Maisons Marques et Domaines, established 1986), sat back in his chair and with a small sigh reminisced that, “The world of wine has changed in both form and global reach.” Wine as a collectable has proven to be […]
The Future is Electric
In this article, Jordan Brompton, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of myenergi, gives her thoughts on the Electric Vehicle (EV) charging trends we’re likely to see in 2023 and discusses why the next 12 months will be a pivotal period for the UK’s transition to electrification. Most trends come and go, but it’s safe to […]
Pascal Raffy
It is not often that a successful businessman in pharmaceuticals gives it all up to buy a watch brand which value was based on its unique heritage, the mastery of its artisans… and little more. But that’s exactly what Pascal Raffy did in 2001, as a reaction to her eldest daughter’s complaint about never seeing her dad. That drastic career turn changed the dynamics of his family life and the fortunes of Bovet 1822 forever. Our Editor Julia Pasarón went to their headquarters at Château de Môtiers, on the hills over Neuchâtel, Switzerland, to interview Pascal as the brand celebrates its 200th anniversary.
The Future of Supercar Auctions
The High-end car auction business is booming, but it can prove a minefield if you haven’t got the proper guidance. I spoke to online auctioneers PaddlUp about how to avoid any obstacles and horror stories when looking for your marque and model of choice to either enjoy or as an investment… or both. People have […]
Confessions of a baffled fund manager
For those wondering what is likely to happen in the financial markets this year the “bet” seems pretty simple. There was $9.2 trillion of stimulus in 2020, three times the size of 2008 when the world almost toppled. With the Democratic sweep, there will be yet more stimulus, perhaps higher than 2020 itself. The excess […]
We’re f%*&ed!
Woeful and prophetic tales from the great recession of 1706. In the Bank of England’s May published monthly briefing, they announced that the current recession we face in the light of COVID-19 might be the largest since 1706. It will potentially be greater than the last financial crisis in 2008, the OPEC oil price shock […]
The Triumph 1200 Scrambler Bond Edition
The new Bond film No Time To Die should have had its premiere in April, but Bond fans will now have to wait until November. In the meantime, Triumph,the famous British Motorcycle manufacturer has partnered with EON productions to create the ultra rare 1200 Scrambler Bond Edition. My excitement of the launch was palpable as […]
Casa Brancas
The Buzz of Buzios Casas Brancas boutique hotel has it all – from organic gardens, its own chickens and Michelin-star cooking to ambitious eco-friendly programmes and the hotel’s ultimate goal, to become completely plastic-free. It was Brigitte Bardot who originally put the tiny Brazilian fishing town and municipality of Búzios (its full name is Armação […]
Start Over in Guernsey
Just 35 minutes flight from London, Guernsey is the less known sister of the Channel Islands. As an off-shore hub, the island is extremely business oriented, well regulated, and offers a taxation system very beneficial to business. Furthermore, Guernsey is in the same time zone than London, which is an extra advantage when thinking of […]
