Christian Moore Speaks at 2023 Vivanova Gala - Son of Legendary Bond Actor Sir Roger Moore and Founder of Global Environment Media

Club Vivanova is delighted to announce in partnership with the Borneo Wildlife Preservation that during our forthcoming 2023 Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala on Saturday 18th November 2023 a the Fairmont Monte Carlo, our guest of honour Christian Moore (founder of Global Environment Media and son of legendary actor Sir Roger Moore) will speak on current global environmental challenges, sustainability and the plight of Bornean Elephants. Book gala tickets online here

Christian has over 20 years of industry experience both in television and film having worked in most departments over the years concentrating on production, from editing to producing. As a founder of Global Environment Media his work focuses on environmental issues.

Dedicated father, husband and businessman, we managed to find some time during Christian’s busy schedule to learn more about the inspiration behind the initiatives and the development of GEM.

What was the driving force and initiative behind your decision to set-up Global Environment Media?

About three years ago it became apparent that when looking into information available online and offline there was such an abundance of conflicting information and unsubstantiated information. It was at this point we all recognised that our environment is a monumental concern to all of us and we could actually do something about it through media. This is when we decided to consolidate and unite as many foundations institutes and NGOs as possible and bring their information into a hub and use a mixed media architecture to deliver the information for easy digestion.

How is the GEMA Foundation related to GEM?

Global Environment Movement Association was created to help in the production and diffusion of information and content in support of all our partners. The GEM platform is one of the diffusion outlets of which the production content created could be diffused and digested by all our subscribers and viewers. As a TV channel GEM will be diffused globally over all platforms to have the largest coverage area.

How can locals and businesses in the Monaco / French Riviera region and across Europe help the growth and development of GEM?

GEM is run as a media platform and as such we partner with companies that are environmental in their approach and have sustainability as a focus moving forward. They show their support by having a presence on our platform and channel and in turn we are able to show their good efforts in moving forward responsibly.

What are the challenges you face in charitable funding for the GEMA Foundation and how are you dealing with that?

Due to recent world events raising money and attention for environment is key but yet as a media company we have had a blow due to the tightening of budget this year. Raising donations for GEMA has been challenging and I believe the tides are turning as we come out of this pandemic. Word of mouth media and social media play a big role in obtaining donations.

Lastly, your father was an avid supporter of numerous charities and foundations, in which sector was he mostly connected with and why?

My father was an advocate for children and as ambassador for UNICEF he spent the better part of 25 years raising awareness and monies for such charities. It was through him that I developed a strong desire and need to be socially responsible in all my actions and businesses. There is nothing more noble then advocating for those who cannot for themselves. From children to animals to our environment as a whole - if you are able to To do something to help and you must.

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Zachys Auction Presents Barrel Strength - A Collection of the World's Finest Spirits - in London on 31st March 2022

As the name implies, we feel this collection is strong. In fact it has many strengths, not only the alcoholic strength printed on the bottles. The consignor of this collection is a meticulous collector of many things. Collecting is his greatest passion in life. So much so that he works as the head curator for several museums. Yes, the same attention to detail that he brings to his work as a curator, he has brought to his whisky collecting over the past 30 years. You should expect bottles in superb condition when bidding in this sale. Almost every bottle in this sale has been purchased direct from the distilleries, independent bottlers or local importers. No secondary market finds here!

As a true lover of Whisky our consignor is happy to share what is one of the most extensive spirits collection Zachys has ever sold in Europe, with over 360 bottles of Whisky from all over world.

Scotch, of course, but bottles from Japan, Sweden and Finland all make an appearance.

Whatever style you enjoy, whether smokey peat, fruity Sherry finish, deep rancio, or barrel strength, you’ll find what you are looking for here.

How about 60+ bottles of Glenfarclas, 30+ bottles of Macallan, a vast range of rare bottles from Highland Park, Springbank, Glenrothes and many other leading Scotches?

And don’t think you’ll have to break the bank, in fact more than a 100 bottles are estimated at £200 and below.

No serious Whisky collection is complete without a decent line up of shuttered distilleries, is it? Very rare bottles of Port Ellen, Rosebank, Brora, Dallas Dhu and Karuizawa are all not produced anymore but all available here.

So please pour yourself a dram, put your bids in and join us live from our Action studio on Monday March 31st 1:00pm BST.

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Corporate Partner Landmass Brings London Design to Monaco Partnered with Red White Design

Imagine if you could have a luxurious apartment and home designed to your bespoke taste and style. Imagine you could have a carefully select- ed and vetted team of trusted design experts and project managers on hand whilst receiving a beautifully designed home. Imagine you could have the best of both worlds – a Monaco home with a London design. With Landmass and Red White Design, you can.

With Landmass and Red White Design you get the perfect partnership, a fusion of award-winning design coupled with expert project management. Along with the combination of a Monaco based project team and a London designteam, you get the added benefit of local knowledge and expertise coupled with London design and dynamism. You will have the unique advantage of having a Monaco home designed by a London designer and tailored to your taste, style, and budget.

Landmass

Landmass London are award-winning designers based in Soho and have recently attained their Monaco interior design licence to bring London design to Monaco. We have designed over 40 properties and are recognised as pioneers in design. We pride ourselves on our luxurious, understated, timeless designs, maximising space and light to create breath-taking homes for our clients.

Red White Design

Red White Design are an established and experienced project management team based in Monaco with a reputation for being young and dynamic. We are project management experts and have a vast local knowledge of the Monaco area. Well-practiced and skilled, we have delivered numerous projects in Monaco, ensuring they are on time, budget and achieve the highest standards.

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Blevins Franks Financial Tips - Protecting your Financial Security Through Retirement

Retirement can last 30 years or more. To help us enjoy these well-earned years and have peace of mind, we all need to plan ahead, build up our savings and then protect them for our long-term future.  While the earlier we start doing this in our careers the better, it gets more important the closer we get to retirement.  And we need to continue taking steps to protect our retirement savings even after we’ve started drawing our pensions, regularly reviewing our arrangements to ensure we continue meeting our retirement goals. 

Before retirement
As retirement begins to get closer, it’s time to start planning how you want to spend your golden years and ensure you are on the right track financially. There may be steps you can take today to help make your retirement goal a reality.

 Questions to ask yourself include:

·      Will I be able to afford to retire when I want to?

·      What is the best strategy for withdrawing from my business or employment?

·      What options do I have for my pensions? Are they likely to change?

·      Will I be able to retain my existing wealth and assets?

·      Do I want to spend some or all of my retirement abroad?

Let’s say that you plan to retire within the next few years and move permanently to France. You may have concerns about whether you can afford your preferred lifestyle without having to sell existing assets. Perhaps you have a business to sell and are unsure how best to convert your years of hard work into a retirement nest egg. Then there are the complex residence and tax implications of living in a different country.

 Professional financial advice can prove invaluable here, especially with an adviser who understands France and can provide cross-border advice covering both countries. A good adviser will take a holistic view of what you have – your savings, investments, assets, pensions – together with what you want – your income requirements, estate planning wishes – and an objective assessment of who you are – your circumstances, timeline, goals, risk appetite – to design a personalised retirement plan for you. 

After retirement 

Being retired doesn’t mean you can forget about retirement planning. 

Regular reviews allow you to adapt your strategy to suit your changing circumstances and goals, such as incorporating new family members, addressing health issues or relocating. It enables you to keep up with the ever-changing tax and pensions landscape, including new opportunities that could work in your favour.  

 You also need to keep protecting your savings and retirement income from inflation. As the cost of living rising, the value of your money falls, so that in the long-term you could have considerably less spending power than you have today. 

 Your pension options

 Pensions are usually the foundation of retirement, so deciding what to do here may be one of life’s most important financial decisions. Pensions are complex, and with so much choice available, you must take great care.

 You might benefit from consolidating several UK pensions into one to provide a coherent, more cost-effective investment platform for your retirement income, but first establish what would be the most tax-efficient approach for a France resident. Receiving pension income in sterling also exposes you to conversion costs and exchange rate risk.

 Many British expatriates have chosen to transfer their UK pensions to a Qualifying Overseas Pension Scheme (QROPS) which have provided flexibility to take income in euros, more freedom to pass benefits to chosen heirs, and protection from further UK lifetime allowance charges.  But pension rules frequently change so you need to keep up-to-date, and in any case always take regulated, specialist advice before making pension decisions to protect your benefits and establish the best option for you.

 Keep an eye on the UK’s lifetime allowance (LTA). The UK caps how much you can hold in combined pension benefits (excluding State Pension) without paying extra tax. Once your funds exceed the limit, you pay a tax charge whenever you access your money – 55% for lump sums or 25% for income or transfers to an overseas pension.  This also applies to non-UK residents.

Retiring in France

If you plan to retire in France, review your retirement strategy early. You need to consider your residence status and cross-border tax implications and adapt your estate planning to suit France’s different succession rules. 

Careful planning is the key to minimising taxation and maximising the available opportunities so you can enjoy your dream retirement for as long as you need. For the best results, take specialist, cross-border advice.

All advice received from any Blevins Franks firm is personalised and provided in writing. This article however, should not be construed as providing any personalised taxation and/or investment advice.

Blevins Franks Group is represented in France by the following companies:  Blevins Franks Wealth Management Limited (BFWML) and Blevins Franks France SASU (BFF). BFWML is authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority, registered number C 92917. Authorised to conduct investment services under the Investment Services Act and authorised to carry out insurance intermediary activities under the Insurance Distribution Act. Where advice is provided outside of Malta via the Insurance Distribution Directive or the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II, the applicable regulatory system differs in some respects from that of Malta. BFWML also provides taxation advice; its tax advisers are fully qualified tax specialists.  Blevins Franks France SASU (BFF), is registered with ORIAS, registered number 07 027 475, and authorised as ‘Conseil en Investissements Financiers’ and ‘Courtiers d’Assurance’ Category B (register can be consulted on www.orias.fr). Member of ANACOFI-CIF. BFF’s registered office: 1 rue Pablo Neruda, 33140 Villenave d’Ornon – RCS BX 498 800 465 APE 6622Z.  Garantie Financière et Assurance de Responsabilité Civile Professionnelle conformes aux articles L 541-3 du Code Monétaire et Financier and L512-6 and 512-7 du Code des Assurances (assureur MMA). Blevins Franks Trustees Limited is authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority for the administration of retirement schemes. This promotion has been approved and issued by BFWML. 

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AllDutch Yachting Partners with Club Vivanova for a Series of French and Italian Riviera Luxury Gourmet Experiences this Summer

New Platinum Partner AllDutch Yachting joins Club Vivanova and arranges a series of luxury day-trips to San Remo, Latte and St Tropez this summer offering the ultimate in Riviera boating with a selection of gourmet lunches and Mediterranean experiences.

Guests will be picked up from the Yacht Club de Monaco (10am) in a VanDutch 40 and will cruise to the lunch locations, with the chance to enjoy the Mediterranean and a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Gourmet wine lunches (at various locations depending upon the date) will be followed by DJ After Parties and then a sunset cruise back to Monaco (arrival 7pm). Tickets are available for single attendees, couples and groups, each boat accommodates 12 people. Each experience is limited to 24 tickets.

2022 AllDutch Experiences
Saturday 30th April - Victory Morgana Bay, San Remo
Saturday 11th June - La Ferme d’Augustin, St Tropez
Saturday 2nd July - La Spiaggetta dei Balzi Rossi, Latte
Saturday 6th August - Victory Morgana Bay, San Remo
Saturday 3rd September - La Spiaggetta dei Balzi Rossi, Latte
Saturday 8th October - La Ferme d’Augustin, St Tropez

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The European Hub for Innovation and Business (EHIB) Joins Forces with Club Vivanova in Monaco this 2022 for The Ultimate Mixer

The European Hub for Innovation and Business (EHIB) joins Club Vivanova for The Ultimate Mixer to be held on Wednesday 28th September at the Fairmont Monte Carlo during the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show. A global line-up of 14 partners will be showcased at this hugely anticipated event.

Wednesday 28th September 2022 . Fairmont Monte Carlo
”During the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show, Club Vivanova and their international partners invite you to enjoy a gourmet gala evening of luxury products, information and services shared amongst individuals and businesses having a common interest of positive and dynamic brand development. The Ultimate Mixer strives to bring together exceptional people in an exquisite location to cultivate new business opportunities. Our first edition of this highly anticipated event focuses on business and innovation from the Nordic regions of Europe. ” All Club Vivanova Platinum Partners will receive two complimentary tickets to this event. Link to attend event

EHIB - EUROPEAN HUB FOR INNOVATION AND BUSINESS

The European Hub for Innovation and Business (EHIB) was founded by a group of industry professionals, with the intent to bring European companies and innovation closer to the rest of the world. The founders have decades of experience in respective fields; luxury, medical, manufacturing, logistics, transport, energy, security and digital technology and our professional networks span 100+ countries over all continents. Read more

Blevins Franks Financial Tips - How Does Inflation Impact Your Retirement Savings?

With inflation surging in both the EU and the UK, now is the time to review your savings and investments to establish if they are suitably structured to provide protection from this threat. Even low levels of inflation can erode your spending power over time and retirees need to plan for this.  

“Inflation is when you pay fifteen dollars for the ten-dollar haircut you used to get for five dollars when you had hair”. 

This quote by American author and humorist Sam Ewing may make you smile, but it is a good example of the impact of inflation over the passage of time and underlines a serious threat to our long-term financial security.

Ronald Reagan used a more hard-hitting description: 
“Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber and as deadly as a hit man”.  

Many people do not realise how damaging inflation is to their wealth over the longer term; it is easy to become complacent after years of low levels. But it is surging in many countries, causing concern among savers and retirees. In fact, you should always take inflation seriously as even low levels impact your wealth and retirement income over time – you may not notice the effects each year until it is too late.  

The impact of inflation 

You cannot just consider inflation rates on their own, you need to compare them to your earnings. If your savings generate a lower return than inflation, the real value of your money is falling and your income will buy less than it used to. 

Put very simply, and ignoring the impact of compounding, if your bank account pays 1% interest but inflation is 2%, after 10 years you will have 10% more money, but the goods and services you purchase will cost 20% more. In real terms you’ll effectively be 10% poorer.  The more time passes, the more damaging it is. 

Official Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures are based on a basket of goods containing a representative selection of items for people across all ages and incomes. It rarely reflects our own personal inflation rate.  As an illustration, a personal annual rate of 4% would reduce the spending power of 100,000 (Euros or Pounds) to around 67,000 after 10 years.  After 20 years it will have lost around 55% of its value and after 30 years your 100,000 would have the purchasing power of around 30,000 today.  

Inflation in Eurozone and France 

Across the Eurozone, the annual inflation rate reached a record 5.0% in December 2021, up from 4.9% in November. A year earlier, the rate was -0.3%. For the EU as a whole it was 5.3%.  The highest contribution to the annual euro area inflation rate came from energy, followed by services, non-energy industrial goods and food, alcohol & tobacco.

France tends to have lower inflation than the EU average and was 3.4% in December 2021.  A year previously it was 0%, but it first hit over 2% in August and has been slowly climbing since, with its Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices reaching 3.4% in November 2021 and maintaining the same rate in December. 

The biggest culprits were energy and petroleum products, but food prices have also seen a sharp increase year on year. 

UK inflation

In the UK CPI reached 5.4% in December 2021, the highest rate for almost 30 years. A year previously it was 0.3%.

In comparison, the Bank of England’s main interest rate was just 0.25% in December, an increase from November’s 0.1%.  It has been below 1% since March 2009.

Will inflation remain high?

Many of the factors behind the current surge are related to the pandemic and expected to be temporary. 

As economies opened unevenly after lockdowns, companies have been struggling to keep up with rapidly rising demand as they rebuild their supply chains.  Shortages of many goods like computer chips and building materials have pushed prices up. 

In addition, electricity prices rose sharply, hitting us both directly and indirectly as businesses pass on costs to customers. 

The Bank of England expects inflation could reach about 6% by spring 2022, but then start to come down. It warns, however, that some prices may remain higher than in the past. 

The European Central Bank also expects inflation to reduce over 2022 as supply gradually catches up with demand, but warns that as the pandemic is unprecedented in modern times this recovery may be different.

One particular uncertainty is wages. Prices and wages influence each other - if wages rise to compensate for higher costs of living, companies may recoup this expense by putting their prices up, so this an area to watch.

Protecting your retirement savings

Hopefully inflation will soon fall back to comfortable levels but, as mentioned earlier, even low levels will affect you by eroding your spending power year after year.  You always need to plan to protect your savings from inflation.

To generate returns that outstrip inflation, you need to invest in assets that historically generate returns in excess of inflation over time. Reduce risk to your capital by working with a wealth management adviser to follow a disciplined investment process:

·      Establish your goals and time horizon.

·      Determine your attitude to risk – your adviser should take you through a suitability process to calculate this objectively.

·      Construct a suitable, well-diversified portfolio to achieve your investment plan and objectives. 

·      Use quality investment managers.

·      Review your portfolio annually to keep it on track.

·      Be patient and stick with your plan – it is time in the market, not timing the market, that is likely to help you achieve your longer-term goals.

If you already have investments but without a carefully designed strategy tailored to your particular situation and appetite for risk, or have not reviewed them recently, look at your financial affairs to confirm if they are suitably structured to provide protection from potential future threats like inflation and taxation.

You need a tax informed investment strategy with the potential to provide capital growth higher than inflation and where your money is legitimately protected from unnecessary taxation. This can be achieved with a diversified investment portfolio, based on your objectives, circumstances and risk profile, held within a tax-efficient arrangement which is compliant in France.

CPI data is based on figures available on 20 January 2022. All advice received from Blevins Franks is personalised and provided in writing. This article, however, should not be construed as providing any personalised taxation or investment advice.

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The Principality's Luxurious Neighbour Villa Monaco Presents an Exclusive Open House Invitation with Club Vivanova on Tuesday 22nd February 2022

Club Vivanova exclusively invites all of our members and partners to an international wine cocktail and unique tour of Villa Monaco - the Principality's luxurious neighbour. Tours will take approximately 30 minutes, RSVP online and join us for this exceptional experience.

VILLA MONACO . EXCLUSIVE OPEN HOUSE
Tuesday 22nd February 2022 . 11am to 6pm
VIP Grand Tour . International Wine Cocktail
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Villa Monaco is built on a rare property of 4,000 sqm. overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. A former olive plantation became the home of the luxurious resort, placed in a context of peace and protection and monitored by a sophisticated alarm system.

Villa Monaco has a mainhouse and a separate guesthouse, with a total of 7 ensuite bedrooms, all specious and exceptionally elegant, facing a spectacular sea view, all air-conditioned and with their own balcony. Read more online

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The Automobile Club of Monaco Releases Le Film - Rallye Monte-Carlo 2022

The Monte-Carlo Rally is arguably the most unpredictable race of the entire WRC season, with the paved streets of southern France made treacherous by the harsh winter weather. The Automobile Club of Monaco has released this incredible film, keep watching - it’s awesome action!

Star drive
”When Sébastien Loeb’s name cropped up on the entry list in M-Sport Ford’s Puma Rally1 car, we knew we were going to witness something special. But not this special. 

There was something magical about watching the semi-retired 47-year-old Frenchman jump in a brand-new car after two weeks at the Dakar and prove that he’s still got it. 

M-Sport managing director Malcolm Wilson may have been the happiest man in Monaco on Sunday afternoon, but Loeb’s stellar performance etched a smile on the faces of rally fans worldwide.”
Main article image and text courtesy of www.wrc.com

Film courtesy of the Automobile Club of Monaco

Our 2021 Gala After-Party Partner Mafana Rum Showcases This Saturday at the 2021 Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner

This Saturday 13th November at the Fairmont Monte Carlo and after a sumptuous wine dinnerr, fashion show and charity auction, our 2021 Gala explodes into action with a live entertainment and DJ After-Party with dancing featuring the Mafana Rum of Sake Spirits. Don’t miss this sensational event, book online!

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SAKA SPIRITS

Saka Spirits is a young start-up in full development, offering a range of botanical rums unique in the world with the guarantee of living an incredible taste experience! The peculiarity of these rums is in the infusion of flowers discovered while traveling which are currently cultivated organically and locally with real agricultural know-how. Its main product, "MAFANA" Rum, is a rum infused with "brède mafane" flowers, creating a natural sparkle at the end of the palate, providing a surprising and extraordinary sensation.”

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The Brotherockers - The Ultimate in Live Entertainment - Performing in Monaco at the 2021 Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner

The 7th Edition Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner will be hosted on Saturday 13th November in Monaco. Organisers are encouraging people to give back and contribute to charity at the glitzy gala that offers a fun-filled evening of fine food and entertainment.

The gala event enables distinguished business leaders from across the globe, Club Vivanova members, and VIP partners to enjoy a fantastic night out with a purpose. This year’s gala event will be held at the Fairmont Monte Carlo. The event will kick-off at 7pm with a Champagne cocktail reception, followed by a four-course gourmet dinner courtesy of Meilleur Ouvrier de France and Premium International Wines.

Entertainment will include a haute couture fashion show and live music courtesy of The Brotherockers. Rounding-out the event will be a charity auction and contemporary art exhibition.

"We only achieve great things in life by giving back and our annual gala is organised to appreciate the best things in life whilst offering attendees the chance to donate to worthy, local and life-changing charities,” Bradley Mitton, Club Vivanova Founder, said. “The complete funds donated during our charity auction are split equally between our charities, offering a transparent way to donate to helping children, our planet and those in need.” Bradley Mitton - Club Vivanova Founder.

Tickets for this year’s event start at €200 per person. Dress code is black tie.
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Dynamic Business Networking Lunch - Edmond de Rothschild (Monaco) Partners to Showcase Their Exceptional Champagnes with New and Old World Wines at the Fairmont Monte Carlo

On Thursday 16th September, as business gets back into full swing on the French Riviera and Monaco, Join Club Vivanova with Platinum Partner Edmond de Rothschild (Monaco) at the Fairmont Monte Carlo for an exclusive gourmet networking lunch featuring exceptional wines produced by the Rothschild family - whilst meeting their private banking team.

The wine tradition in the French branch of the Rothschild family was born in 1868 with the purchase of Château Lafite by James de Rothschild. After more than a century of family history linked to the world of wine, Baron Edmond de Rothschild (great-grandson of James) extended this family tradition in 1973 by acquiring two Listrac and Moulis Crus Bourgeois in Médoc: Château Clarke and Château Malmaison. He then created the Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild. In 1999, Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild bought 250 ha in Argentina at the base of the Andes to produce “Flechas de los Andes” wines with Mr Laurent Dassault.

In the Bordeaux region, Baron Benjamin de Rothschild acquired the superb property at Château des Laurets in 2003 seeking to develop the full potential of this vineyard straddling two AOCs: Puisseguin Saint-Émilion and Montagne Saint-Émilion. After significant renovation work, the estate now boasts modern, high-performance facilities.

More recently, in New Zealand, the acquisition of 26 ha of grapevines at the heart of the Marlborough valley has yielded Rimapere, an outstanding Sauvignon Blanc.

Baron Benjamin de Rothschild and his wife Ariane continue to produce high-quality wines with exacting standards, when it comes to both the choice of new terroirs and each stage of vinification.

EDMOND DE ROTHSCHILD (MONACO)
Gourmet Wine & Networking Lunch
Thursday 16th September 2021

FAIRMONT MONTE CARLO
12.30pm Champagne Aperitif

€65 per person
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Join Club Vivanova with Platinum Partner Edmond de Rothschild (Monaco) for an exclusive gourmet lunch featuring exceptional wines produced by the Rothschild family - whilst meeting their private banking team. Our gourmet wine lunch will be located adjacent to a seaview balcony with a bird's eye view over Port Hercule. Exceptional networking!

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Champagne Barons de Rothschild
Blanc de Blancs

Rimapere Sauvignon Blanc 2020 . Marlborough
Puglia Burratina . Zucchinis . Hazelnut

Château Malmaison Baronne Nadine de Rothschild
2016 Moulis en Médoc
Braised Beef Shoulder . Potatoes . Spring Onions

Lemon Meringue . Shortbread
Coffee . Water

Edmond de Rothschild (Monaco)
Edmond de Rothschild is a conviction-driven investment house founded on the belief that wealth should be harnessed to build the world of tomorrow. Read more

Our business lunches give attendees the opportunity to develop direct introductions to our club community and the chance to privately meet and network in an informal and dynamic business ambience. Lunch ticket includes starter, main course, mignardises, premium wines, water and coffee, plus excellent networking opportunities.

You don't have to be a club member to join. Everyone is welcome to book and attend our events, which are always well-attended; early reservations are recommended.

Meet Our Platinum Partner SAFIRO - Announcing Their Latest Collection – Glimmer – With A Collaborative Photoshoot at Monaco's Le Meridien Beach Plaza

SAFIRO PRESENTS: GLIMMER 

OUR THIRD CAPSULE COLLECTION

This week we are proud to announce the launch of our latest collection – Glimmer – with a collaborative photoshoot at Monaco’s legendary Le Meridien Beach Plaza hotel.

As we are in the midst of summer and the sunshine is in our favour, we recently had a joy to present our new collection to clients in Monaco at a terrace in a luxury villa with stunning view of Monaco. 

One of the highlights of our trip was a fun photoshoot in a company of talented and creative team and in collaboration with the Monaco’s legendary Le Meridien Beach Plaza hotel, whose wonderful team graciously hosted us at their terraces and verandas to capture our beautiful creations from the new collection.

“Glimmer is our most vivid and ambitious project to date. The concept for the collection stems from a better world. Glimmer is a glimpse of another realm, a world where style and sustainability are entwined and where feminine is another word for strong.” Yulia Shirokova, SAFIRO Founder.

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MONOCHROME MAGIC IN BLUE, MINT AND LILAC

The palette for Glimmer was inspired in equal parts by pastel wildflowers, summer meadows and the cool rushing waters of a bustling brook. Hues of mint and lilac are imbued with flashes of gold and silver to deliver a shimmering lustrous look.

The collection makes good use of the ethereal whimsy of silk, chiffon and organza with a Jacquard pattern applied over its base. The result is a capsule collection which reveals hidden depths to the designs as the wearer moves.

COLLABORATIVE PHOTOSHOOT AT THE LEGENDARY 
LE MERIDIEN BEACH PLAZA IN MONACO

The collection was shot at the terraces of Monte Carlo’s legendary resort hotel Le Meridien Beach Plaza by photographer Dariia Kovalevskaya and Videographer Theo Pitout. The collaboration comes on the heels of Safiro’s day at the races. A headline stealing outing to Royal Ascot where the label won national coverage in The Daily Mail, The Daily Express, Forbes, Metro and more.

HANDCRAFTED IN LONDON 

As you would expect from an eco-focused brand, Safiro’s Glimmer collection is hand-crafted locally from ethically sourced materials by skilled artisans. In addition, the company offsets any carbon emissions their production creates.

PRIVATE APPOINTMENTS IN BELGRAVIA

We are very excited and looking forward to showing you our new collection. We hope you’ll enjoy wearing it as much as we enjoyed creating. If you would like to see new garments that are ready in person, we invite you to make an appointment to visit Nicola Donati Luxury Style Retreat in Belgravia.

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This Week - Club Partner Billionaire Porto Cervo Opens ‘The Billionaire Experience’ - a Thrilling Dining and Entertaining Adventure and Unique Sensorial Journey

Porto Cervo July 2021 - On July 24th, Billionaire Porto Cervo opens again its doors with the debut of a new mesmerizing concept called ‘The Billionaire Experience’, a thrilling dining and entertaining adventure and unique sensorial journey which needs to be experienced to be believed.

After 23 years as the most renowned club and an emblem amongst the world’s most glamorous Summer destinations, Billionaire Porto Cervo totally changes look and concept and offers its guests an evening of pure escapism by pairing its extraordinary on stage performances with an exquisite culinary experience to be enjoyed in the most mesmerizing settings of Costa Smeralda.

The new Billionaire Porto Cervo shakes up the hospitality scene with a unique approach that blends    a variety of performances on stage unfolding throughout the night, enriched by an incredible multi-course dinner served under the Costa Smeralda sky. 

Italian visionary entrepreneur, Flavio Briatore has been enthralling guests since the launch of the very first Billionaire in Porto Cervo in 1998. Last Fall he launched Billionaire Dubai, an ongoing incredible success followed by the opening of Billionaire Riyadh in early 2021.  Now “The Billionaire Experience” traces back its roots and comes to Porto Cervo, where it all began, to amaze, to impress and to conquer! 

With its perfect blend of food and entertainment, paired with an electrifying atmosphere, it is a spectacle unlike anything you’ve experienced before. Scouring the globe for the best of the best, Billionaire Dubai’s Artistic Production Director, Montserrat Moré, formerly of Cirque Du Soleil, Lìo and Pacha Ibiza, has brought to Sardinia a cast of the world’s most talented dancers, singers and acrobats in a show that transports guests to wonderous land of unadulterated fun. 

Sharing center stage, Celebrity Chef Bauthan Piatti Zeynioglu has created a phenomenal set menu that combines New-Asian modernity and Italian authenticity. The menu is as plentiful as it is resplendent, taking guests on a culinary journey of discovery with flavorsome surprises around every corner. 

Billionaire Porto Cervo has partnered with Ares Design, the Italian luxury car brand based in Modena, Emilia Romagna, the land of sports car excellence renowned in the whole world, to create a bespoke Billionaire Porto Cervo Defender, to transfer guests in and from the venue.

Billionaire takes its guests on an electrifying adventure, with the opening weekend of the 24th of July, having stunned, surprised and exhilarated audiences and will be open every night until August 28th. Due to space and date limitations, it’s highly recommended to book well in advance not to be disappointed!

Address: Via Rocce sul Pevero, 07021 Golfo Pevero SS
Restaurant Opening Hours: 9pm through 3am
Show Timings: From 9.30pm
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Vivanova People - Christian Moore Interview - Son of Legendary Actor Sir Roger Moore and Founder of Global Environment Media Guests at Our Enchanted Summer Forest Party

Club Vivanova is delighted to announce in partnership with the Borneo Wildlife Preservation that during our forthcoming Enchanted Summer Forest Party on Friday 23rd July 2021 at the Horizon Top Deck of the Fairmont Monte Carlo, our guest of honour Christian Moore (founder of Global Environment Media and son of legendary actor Sir Roger Moore) will speak on current global challenges, sustainability and the plight of Bornean Elephants.

Christian has over 20 years of industry experience both in television and film having worked in most departments over the years concentrating on production, from editing to producing. As a founder of Global Environment Media his work focuses on environmental issues.

Dedicated father, husband and businessman, we managed to find some time during Christian’s busy schedule to learn more about the inspiration behind the initiatives and the development of GEM.

What was the driving force and initiative behind your decision to set-up Global Environment Media?

About three years ago it became apparent that when looking into information available online and offline there was such an abundance of conflicting information and unsubstantiated information. It was at this point we all recognised that our environment is a monumental concern to all of us and we could actually do something about it through media. This is when we decided to consolidate and unite as many foundations institutes and NGOs as possible and bring their information into a hub and use a mixed media architecture to deliver the information for easy digestion.

How is the GEMA Foundation related to GEM?

Global Environment Movement Association was created to help in the production and diffusion of information and content in support of all our partners. The GEM platform is one of the diffusion outlets of which the production content created could be diffused and digested by all our subscribers and viewers. As a TV channel GEM will be diffused globally over all platforms to have the largest coverage area.

How can locals and businesses in the Monaco / French Riviera region and across Europe help the growth and development of GEM?

GEM is run as a media platform and as such we partner with companies that are environmental in their approach and have sustainability as a focus moving forward. They show their support by having a presence on our platform and channel and in turn we are able to show their good efforts in moving forward responsibly.

What are the challenges you face in charitable funding for the GEMA Foundation and how are you dealing with that?

Due to recent world events raising money and attention for environment is key but yet as a media company we have had a blow due to the tightening of budget this year. Raising donations for GEMA has been challenging and I believe the tides are turning as we come out of this pandemic. Word of mouth media and social media play a big role in obtaining donations.

Lastly, your father was an avid supporter of numerous charities and foundations, in which sector was he mostly connected with and why?

My father was an advocate for children and as ambassador for UNICEF he spent the better part of 25 years raising awareness and monies for such charities. It was through him that I developed a strong desire and need to be socially responsible in all my actions and businesses. There is nothing more noble then advocating for those who cannot for themselves. From children to animals to our environment as a whole - if you are able to To do something to help and you must.

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Join our Enchanted Summer Forest Party - Friday 23rd July 2021

Investment Tips with Corporate Partner Blevins Frank - Why Chasing Star Performers Won’t Guarantee Investment Success

While it may be tempting to choose investments based on past performance, this tactic rarely works in the long term. So how can you put your best foot forward as an investor?

Reading about investing, you will usually find the disclaimer ‘past performance is no indicator of future performance’. While this may seem like a standard get-out clause inserted by lawyers, it serves as an important reminder that nothing is certain in the world of investment.

There is a reason we aren’t all making millions on the stock markets! Financial markets are complicated and unpredictable, with no formula you can follow to ensure you will strike big, or even get out more than you put in. It is important for private investors to carefully manage risk, as investment success often comes down to the sheer luck of being in the right place at the right time.

Given this element of chance, it is important not to get swayed by the latest trend and chase good performance. History repeatedly shows that the best performer one year could be amongst the worst the following year. 

Asset class performance

There have been many examples of ‘star’ assets that have soared before dramatically crashing back to earth. The dot.com bubble famously saw US technology stocks in the Nasdaq Index rise five-fold in the late 1990s before falling 77% in 2002, wiping out billions of dollars. Just recently we have witnessed the less dramatic, but nonetheless volatile, fortunes of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies change rapidly. 

Essentially, there is little long-term benefit in only picking the latest top-performing asset. If you look at which asset type generated the most returns during a year, you would likely see a different star each month. Take 2019 – the year started with North American equities leading the way, only to move over for UK stocks the next month, then European shares before property took the spotlight. May saw Japanese equities ahead, followed by emerging markets, then Asia-Pacific stocks. UK bonds in varying forms took over for the next four months, before the year ended with cash in the lead. 

Over the ten-year period from 2010, no two years followed the same pattern, and one asset class rarely spent more than one month at the top. Without a crystal ball or a time machine, you could not have picked the right winners every time.    

Fund manager performance 

The same is true of ‘star’ fund managers. With hundreds of funds available from different managers, it can be difficult to know where to turn. While many of them seem to offer similar investment opportunities, the difference in performance can be significant… but often temporary.

Let’s say you had invested £10,000 in a UK-listed shares fund over the ten-year period starting 1 January 2010. If you happened to be in the best performing fund over that period, you would have made a net profit of 440%. Meanwhile, investing in the lowest performing fund would have brought a much reduced profit of 49%. Similarly, the best-performing property fund over that period would have returned profits of 227% versus 72% from the lowest.

On the face of it, it looks like you should just pick the best performing fund. But again, choosing a previously successful fund manager is no way to guarantee ongoing top performance. Statistics illustrate how the performance of the top 25% of fund managers tends to weaken over time. Of the 56 managers in the top quarter of performers in 2015, for instance, only four remained the next year. 

A sensible investment approach

So how can you improve your chances of investment success? There are some key principles you can follow to help manage risk and reach your financial goals.

Diversification is crucial. Spreading your investments across multiple areas is the optimal strategy for minimising risk. This should include a range of different asset classes (shares, bonds, cash, property) as well as geographical regions and market sectors. Diversifying in this way gives your portfolio the chance to produce positive returns over time without being vulnerable to any single area or stock under-performing. You can diversify further using a dynamic ‘multi-manager’ approach, which reduces reliance on any one manager making the right decisions in all market conditions.

It is also important to think long term and have patience when investing. As we have seen, chasing good, quick returns rarely succeeds in the long run. Likewise, exiting a market when it dips would lock in your losses and make you miss any rebounds when markets recover. Research shows that ‘time in’ the market – staying fully invested – is a more successful strategy for investors than trying to ‘time’ the market.

Ultimately, of course, you need to make sure your portfolio is matched to your personal situation, income requirements, goals and timeline, alongside your appetite for risk. This is best assessed objectively by an experienced professional who can then build a diversified portfolio with the right balance of risk/return for your peace of mind. 

For the best results, talk to a locally based adviser with cross-border experience who can bring all the principles together while ensuring your arrangements are structured as tax-efficiently as possible for your life in France. 

All advice received from Blevins Franks is personalised and provided in writing. This article, however, should not be construed as providing any personalised taxation or investment advice. 

Blevins Franks Group is represented in France by the following companies:  Blevins Franks Wealth Management Limited (BFWML) and Blevins Franks France SASU (BFF). BFWML is authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority, registered number C 92917. Authorised to conduct investment services under the Investment Services Act and authorised to carry out insurance intermediary activities under the Insurance Distribution Act. Where advice is provided outside of Malta via the Insurance Distribution Directive or the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive II, the applicable regulatory system differs in some respects from that of Malta. BFWML also provides taxation advice; its tax advisers are fully qualified tax specialists.  Blevins Franks France SASU (BFF), is registered with ORIAS, registered number 07 027 475, and authorised as ‘Conseil en Investissements Financiers’ and ‘Courtiers d’Assurance’ Category B (register can be consulted on www.orias.fr). Member of ANACOFI-CIF. BFF’s registered office: 1 rue Pablo Neruda, 33140 Villenave d’Ornon – RCS BX 498 800 465 APE 6622Z.  Garantie Financière et Assurance de Responsabilité Civile Professionnelle conformes aux articles L 541-3 du Code Monétaire et Financier and L512-6 and 512-7 du Code des Assurances (assureur MMA). Blevins Franks Trustees Limited is authorised and regulated by the Malta Financial Services Authority for the administration of retirement schemes. This promotion has been approved and issued by BFWML. 

Flavio Briatore's Successful Crazy Pizza Brand Opens for a Crazy Summer in Porto Cervo this Coming 9th July 2021

CRAZY PIZZA PORTO CERVO OPENING FRIDAY 9TH OF JULY
We’re setting sail for the shores of Porto Cervo!

The sunny seaside and glimmering waters was too much to resist so we found a new home with stunning panorama and we can’t wait to share it with you!

You’ll find all the telltale signs of Crazy Pizza, from our hand-crafted mozzarella to our signature light and crisp dough, along with our extensively curated wine list and crafted cocktails. If you were wondering the best way to enjoy it, did we mention our terrace overlooking the marina?

We can’t wait to share this space with you so follow @crazypizza.portocervo to keep yourself updated.
See you soon!

For bookings and more information please call us on +39 0789 92041 or email us at portocervo@crazypizza.com

Experience the Exhilerating SolaJet Dry-Hydrotherapy System with Omnia Wellness at the Fairmont Monte Carlo on Monday 12th July

Join Club Vivanova with new Platinum Partner Solajet and experience the SolaJet Dry-Hydrotherapy System is an exhilarating new wave in health and wellness. Experience how a powerful traveling water jet performs a relaxing full body Endo-Kinetic™ treatment and is also able to isolate to any part of the body at the touch of a button.

THE SOLAJET EXPERIENCE
Fairmont Monte Carlo
Monday 12th July 2021

Itinerary
12 noon Gourmet Lunch
3pm Private Consultation
6pm Cocktail Networking

Throughout this touch-less self-administered session, you remain clothed and dry. Learn how you can help others feel and perform better. Read more

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The Solajet team is interested in meeting individuals involved in health and wellbeing or in the hotel and resort industry for discussions on development of the brand in Monaco, on the Italian and French Riveiras, and across Central Europe.

You don't have to be a club member to join. Everyone is welcome to book and attend our events, which are always well-attended; early reservations are recommended. If necessary, this event will be managed under COVID restrictions, to be announced.

Club Vivanova Partnership
Our partner platform offers excellent local and international promotional opportunities with event partnerships for brand-growth and business networking – plus complimentary features and highlights in our online magazine. Read more

Celebrate Midsummer and Enjoy a Sensational Gourmet Wine Lunch at the Magnificently Located Château de La Chèvre d’Or in Èze-Village

In celebration of the season opening of Restaurant LES REMPARTS, enjoy a sensational gourmet wine lunch at the magnificently located Château de La Chèvre d’Or in Èze-village with stunning views over the Mediterranean and the Côte d'Azur. Guests will be offered a Premier Cru Champagne aperitif with canapés followed by a three course gourmet lunch complemented with our premium New Zealand Sliding Hill wines.

MIDSUMMER GOURMET WINE LUNCH
Château de la Chèvre d’Or
Saturday 19th June 2021 . 12.30pm

€125 per person
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Apéritif & Canapés
Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs
Champagne Charpentier

Gourmet Menu
Burrata . Smoked Avocado Guacamole

Sea Bream
Mashed Potatoes . Vegetables

Lemon Tartlet

New Zealand Wines
Sliding Hill 2020 Sauvignon Blanc
Sliding Hill 2018 Pinot Noir

An institution amongst dining establishments of the French Riviera, the Château de La Chèvre d’Or offers spectacular views of the French Riviera and combines the highest quality ingredients to produce sophisticated, fresh tasting cuisine served in a high-class setting.

You don't have to be a club member to join. Everyone is welcome to book and attend our events, which are always well-attended; early reservations are recommended. If necessary, this event will be managed under COVID restrictions, to be announced.

Club Vivanova Partnership
Our partner platform offers excellent local and international promotional opportunities with event partnerships for brand-growth and business networking – plus complimentary features and highlights in our online magazine. Read more

Another Incredible Success - Monaco Hosts an Exceptional 2021 F1 Grand Prix as the Flying Dutchman Max Verstappen Takes Victory

The 2021 Monaco GP was an enthralling event, with this year’s edition living up to its hype and prestige. Charles Leclerc was supposed to start the race as he was the fastest driver in qualifying ahead of Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas in 2nd and 3rd respectively. However, due to a crash at the end of Saturday, which damaged his left driveshaft, he could not start the race. Another prominent driver who had a rather bad race was Mercedes’ Valterri Bottas, could not finish because of a wheel issue during a pit stop. 

At the end, Verstappen emerged victorious in pole position, making him the leader of the driver’s standings for the first time in his career. Carlos Sainz drove home in second place, winning his first podium for Ferrari. Lando Norris of Mclaren finished 3rd in the beautiful special edition car used just for Monaco. Segio Perez and Sebastien Vettel were forth and fifth respectively, after a great race from both drivers. Vettel won his first points for his new team Aston Martin, while also winning the best driver of the day award.

About the Monaco Grand Prix

Monaco Grand Prix is one of the biggest races of the calendar year. It has a unique combination of history, prestige and excitement that only a few events have. In fact, Monaco GP, Indianapolis 500 and Le Mans 24 hours make up the Triple Crown of the most prestigious races in the world.  To go with that, it is also the only F1 race in the world to take place inside a city, using the normal roads instead of a specific track. Today we are going to have a look at what makes the Monaco GP so special.

The race itself predates the current F1 world championship; it was first organized in 1929 by the Automobile Club de Monaco under auspices of Prince Louis II. On April 14, William Grover-Williams won the first ever race while driving a Bugatti Type 35B.

The race quickly gained importance in the few years after it’s inception. However, from 1938 to 1947 it was not held due to demand for high appearance fees and later the second world war. Another notable cancellation was in 1949 due to the unfortunate death of the Prince.

Ever since 1950, the race has been officially included in the Formula One World Driver’s Championship, with F1 legend Fangio winning the first edition. During the 1960’s, British driver Graham Hill came to be known as “the king of Monaco” for winning 5 GP races held in the country. He was the most successful driver before the implementation of new Armco safety barriers on the track in the 1970’s. These barriers were put as a result of accidents like Alberto Ascari and Paul Hawkins, where the cars ended up in the harbor waters. 

After Hill, there were very few other drivers who were very successful at the Monaco GP – the Brazilian Ayrton Senna has won the race a record 6 times. Michael Schumacher, along with Hill, have won it 5 times; while Alain Prost closely follows with 4 times. Current world champion Lewi Hamilton has won the race 3 times, along with Stirling Moss, Jackie Stewart and Nico Rosberg. The most successful team at the race has been McLaren, with 15 wins. Ferrari and Mercedes are a bit behind with 10 and 8 wins respectively. 

The Grand Prix circuit de Monaco, along with Monza in Italy is the only track to have had the same circuit ever since it’s inception. The track itself has a total length of about 3.3 kms, making it one of the shortest in the entire season. However, the elevation changes, tight corners and a narrow course makes it one of the most demanding ones in the history of the competition. 

Without a doubt, the coming race would be one of the marquee motorsport events of 2021.
Article by Aakash Damiani - International University of Monaco