British American Tobacco commenced its investment journey in Nigeria as a trading business, and partnerships culminated in a direct investment in setting up an over $185 million world-class factory over two decades ago in Ibadan, one of Africa’s largest cities. Over the years, BAT Nigeria has demonstrated its dedication to Nigeria by continuously expanding and

While the world of art investment set strong figures for 2023, the overall picture for luxury items and and collectibles, such as fine wine, classic cars and accessories was muted last year, according to Knight Frank. Art posted the highest gains of “investments of passion” – rising 11 per cent in 2023, but broader

Randall Willette Fine Art Wealth Management Managing Director 2 May 2013 The following article on family offices and art investments is by Randall Willette, who is managing director, Fine Art Wealth Management, a specialist firm in the sector. The following article on family offices and art investments

Art Share 002 S.A., a Luxembourg-based securitisation undertaking, has officially closed its offer period for a private placement of up to 550,000 class B shares, marking a significant development in the art investment landscape. Scheduled for delivery on 7 March 2024, these shares represent a fractional investment opportunity in ‘Three Studies for Portrait of George

Only fine art returned double digit growth in the luxury investment market last year, as whisky continued to decline after a decade of growth. The news comes from the latest wealth report by estate agent Knight Frank which highlighted that sales of ultra-rare and rare whisky as a luxury investment, despite long term growth of

We recently hosted an interactive discussion on buy side risk management with experts from S&P Global Market Intelligence and senior risk management specialists from leading firms in Amsterdam. Increased levels of volatility, an uncertain rate environment and liquidity concerns all on top of heightened Geopolitical and Domestic risk have put the spotlight on risk

Astonishing prices across the board encourage the view that art is an asset class that can be used as a hedge against inflation. However, there is a reason that art investment is usually limited to the sophisticated investor – its lack of liquidity, the opacity of the market and high transaction and holding costs.

Waran’s Fine Art has partnered with Mr. Controversial, one of the rising stars of the art world. Art collectors, get excited  In a significant move in the world of contemporary art, Waran’s Fine Art is thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with the emerging artist Mr. Controversial. This partnership, which underscores their commitment to the sector, positions

India’s economic upswing has not only propelled its growth but has also reshaped the luxury investment landscape, with the country’s wealthiest increasingly turning to high-end collectibles. According to the ‘Wealth Report 2024’ by Knight Frank, 17% of India’s ultra-wealthy have invested in luxury items, with a pronounced penchant for watches, art, and jewelry. This diverges