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Finance And Fashion Meet At U.S. Bank
By Karen DeMasters - Friday, 04 May 2012
The world of high finance and high fashion will come together May 17 when U.S. Bank sponsors a fashion show by internationally known New York designer David Hannant.
 
‘The Scream’ Sells For Record $120 Million
Thursday, 03 May 2012
One of Edvard Munch’s four versions of “The Scream” set a record for a work of art at auction when it sold for $119.9 million.

 
Babe Ruth’s Yankees Cap To Be Sold At Auction
Tuesday, 01 May 2012
A New York Yankees baseball cap worn by Hall of Famer Babe Ruth has gone up for auction, 15 years after David Wells donned it for an inning on the mound at Yankee Stadium.
 
Wine— The New State Secret
By Margaret Talev, May 2012 issue
Critics say the White House is wasting an opportunity to promote U.S. winemakers by withholding state dinner wine lists.
 
New Firm To Loan Out Artwork
By Karen DeMasters - Tuesday, 24 April 2012
A new online venture called Artify It is offering artists the opportunity to loan out their works to subscription-paying art lovers.
 
Reviving Dreams of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Thursday, 05 April 2012
Engineers dream of flying cars, and wealthy people are the target market.
 
Antique Armor, Weapons Shine In Pa. Auction
By Karen DeMasters - Friday, 09 March 2012
Four pieces of Tiffany silver and antique armor and weapons outshone themselves at a recent Pennsylvania auction, where each brought much higher than anticipated prices.
 
Rich Chocolate
By Marvin G. Perez, March 2012 issue
Chocolatier Jacques Torres has become wealthy by chasing the world’s best cocoa beans for his giant frogs and Marilyn Monroe lips.
 
Investors Make Art Auctions A 'Screaming' Success
By Karen DeMasters - Friday, 24 February 2012
If the projected $80 million price for Edward Munch’s "The Scream" does not make you want to do just that, you may have what it takes to brave today's record-breaking art auction prices.
 
Christie’s Sales Surge 9% On Warhol, Picasso
Wednesday, 01 February 2012
Christie’s International said there was a surge in demand for contemporary art as an investment, after its sales climbed 9 percent in 2011.
 
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Impact Investing

U.S. State Department Backs Impact Investing
New government initiatives aim to provide “an inclusive economic ecosystem that fosters this kind of investing.”
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Investing In The Food Chain
Root Capital connects Latin American and African smallholder farmers to middle-class consumers in the US and Europe, and is adopting its model to African food security.
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Trillium Brings Impact Investing To Clients
Trillium Asset Management has been helping clients invest directly in communities to create social impact in exchange for modest financial returns.
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On The Move
Commonfund, Tiedemann Wealth Management and Citi Private Bank are among the firms that have made executive appointments.
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On The Move
New executives have been added at Citi Private Bank and Sage Consulting.
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On The Move
Northern Trust and Fairhills Group are among the firms that have made executive appointments.
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On The Move
Gold Bullion International named Sallie Krawcheck as a member of its advisory board.
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On The Move
Raymond James, BNY Mellon and Aspiriant are among the firms that have made key executive appointments.
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