Vivanova People - Alexander Vaal - "With AllDutch Yachting You Don’t Just Charter a Yacht, You Charter an Entire Experience"

After pursuing a career in telecom for twenty years, Alexander Vaal (CEO AllDutch Yachting) left The Netherlands a decade ago to completely change his life and start over in the south of France. Growing up Alexander spend many years in France with his parents, studied in Paris and lived in Bordeaux, so he had no trouble adapting to the French way of life.

Before arriving in the Côte d’Azur, Alexander did a six-month Yachtmaster training to become an allround captain. After that, the first yacht he sailed was a VanDutch 40. “A beautiful, fast and sleek yacht that quickly became one of my favorite day-boats.”

Because of his background in sales and his love for boating, Alexander found his new passion as a yacht broker. For seven years he worked with specialized and world leading companies such as YachtZoo and Fraser Yachts. “During this time I met many people, including my current business partner.” They both share the same admiration for especially VanDutch Yachts. So much, they invested in multiple VanDutch yachts.

With these yachts they started a charter company in 2020 and herewith, AllDutch Yachting was born. “Our first season we only worked/had our guests enjoy for approximately 2 months because of COVID-19. An extremely short season but still, it was a great success!” So much so, that they invested in new yachts to expand their business. “In 2021 we really had an amazing season with lots of tailor made charters and returning customers.”

“With AllDutch Yachting you don’t just charter a yacht, you charter an entire experience.” AllDutch Yachting differentiate themselves by creating a special day where everything is taken care off. The possibilities are endless. AllDutch Yachting is located in Monaco, which makes the pick-up at Monaco Yacht Club effortless and ‘last-minute’ bookings are easily arranged. AllDutch Yachting will book your lunch reservation at fashionable places like La Guerite in Cannes, beautiful Ferme d’Augustin in St. Tropez and they are more than happy to take you to beautiful places in Italy such as Sanremo for some luxury shopping. “For our adventurous customers we arrange water toys such as Paddle boards SeaBobs, jet ski’s or Flite Boards.” On board you can expect cold beverages, champagne, fruit platters or any other snacks you desire. AllDutch Yachting also offers sunset cruises, where  you can watch the beautiful sunset before turning ashore.

The AllDutch Yachting experience is special. The yachts can comfortably cruise with up to 8-10 people and it still won’t feel crowded. Captains know the beautiful Azur waters and will give guests enough time and space for lunch, swimming, lounging and tanning. The yachts have excellent stereo systems so you can party away on the water. “Any yacht lover, will love sailing with AllDutch Yachting; it’s safe, fast and smooth.”

“For next season we will expand even more. More yachts, more destinations, more charters and more happy customers. We love creating new and beautiful memories for our customers and we will continue to do so.”

You can book your charter by visiting the website or call or whatsapp number +33640617555. Visit their Instagram to get a glimpse of what a fantastic day with AllDutch Yachting looks like .

The Relocation Hub – Key Relocation Services for Consideration

Once you have decided to relocate and make the move abroad, the most beneficial decision you can make is to choose a relocation service company that specifically focuses on relocating expats abroad.

Here are some key relocation services that you may want to consider.

·       Transport and removals: Your valuable items and furniture should be transported by a professional company, this will ensure your effects are packed and handled with care.

·       Pet Transport: There are regulations that must be upheld, so choosing a company with experience and know how will ensure you have the right documents and vaccinations.

·       Vehicle Transport: Many expats chose to take their vehicles to their new abode, this requires documents and in some cases import tax.

Once you have arrived at your new location, you may want to look around for services on hand, or you may decide to arrange certain services so that when you arrive you have everything arranged.

Here are some key services that you may want consider.

·       Visas & Immigration: It is imperative that you have the correct documentation for the country you propose moving to, this includes the entrance visas, if required, and resident permits. If you are going to work in that country, either for a company or self-employed, you will need to know the correct procedure.

·       Legal Services: It is vital that you have a lawyer that speaks your language. You may be purchasing a home or living in rented accommodation, maybe you are buying a business or want to prepare a Will of Testament, whatever legal transactions you require a recommended lawyer is always the best solution.

·       Schooling: Each family has its own ideas on how they would like their children educated. Most European countries have international junior and senior schools and for further education, colleges and universities. You may however choose to educate your child in a local state school at the beginning, this will help them integrate into the country and learn the language first hand.

·       Language: Learning the language of the country you propose to live in is vital, not only will this help you with every day’s tasks, it will benefit you to integrate into your new way of life. There are private groups of languages classes, private classes and classes provided by the local town halls.

·       Medical Services: You may be entitled to the state medical health service depending on your status. However, most expats chose to use a private medical company too. Most companies offer a family pack and some offer worldwide cover. In some countries you will be required to have private cover for the application of residency.

·       Banking & Foreign Exchange Services: When you arrive in your new home, you will have costs to cover, and need to be prepared. So opening a foreign exchange account with funds ready to use is a practical and money saving service that is vital for everyone who wants to avoid the high commissions charged by banks.

·       Property Management: A relocation company will be able to recommend a company to suit your needs, this may include renting out a property you have bought for investment purpose, gardens, pools and general maintenance.

For professional advice - contact The Relocation Hub

The 2023 Monaco Streaming Film Festival will Commence on the 31st October and Conclude on the 3rd November

The Monaco Streaming Film Festival is fast becoming the display event for the global streaming and on-demand film and content industry. The Festival aims to support the film and content market, and its audience with a value platform of networking and conferences with the leaders of the industry.

The Streaming Gala Awards recognize and celebrate leaders and innovators shaping the on-demand streaming industry. The Reg Grundy Innovation Award recognizes emerging and game changing propositions that are impacting the global media world, with the 2021 award presented to Jon Favreau, the creator of Disney’s The Mandalorian, and the 2022 award presented to James Cameron (Avatar).

Streaming Awards winners in 2022 included: Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson (James Bond: No Time to Die); Patricia Arquette (Severance), Mark Wahlberg (Wahl Street), James Cameron (Avatar) and Suzy Amis Cameron(Milked). Premieres included: A Bird Flew In (Sadie Frost, Derek Jacobi, Jeff Fahey and Julie Dray), Gaslit (Julie Roberts and Sean Penn) and Becoming Elizabeth (Alicia Von Rittberg).

The 2023 Monaco Streaming Film Festival will commence on the 31st October and conclude on the 3rd of November. 

Please add us to your calendars for 2023 and if you register on the website then we will let you know when these tickets are available for purchase. Website

Varvara Roza Galleries and The Blender Gallery Present their Second Major Solo Exhibition by Philip Tsiaras - The Return of The Superdot

This exhibition will be featuring a historic survey of paintings by prolific international artist Philip Tsiaras. The opening event will take place on Wednesday November 30th, 2022, at Varvararozagalleries, Gallery 8, 8 Duke Street, St. James, SW1Y 6BN in Mayfair. A full-length, hardbound book entitled “The SUPERDOT”, published by Key Books, will accompany the exhibition. The New York-based artist will attend the opening.

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The SUPERDOT is a series of highly detailed, colourful Dot Portraits depicting celebrated and powerful personalities from the fields of art, music, cinema, politics, fashion, and high society. From Princess Grace Kelly, Elon Musk, Audrey Hepburn, and George Michael to geopolitical portraits such as "Chairman Mao with a Twist" and the "Trump & Putin Duet", which combines two controversial characters in one Siamese dotted body.

The SUPERDOT is also a retrospective of Tsiaras dot-related works covering three decades of the use of the Dot, focusing on the artist's personal obsession with the Horse as the primary subject. Tsiaras idiosyncratic and heroic horses traverse time and stylistic trends resulting in a mosaic of articulated sensuality and personal eccentricity.

About Philip Tsiaras
Philip Tsiaras is an award-winning contemporary artist of Greek origin, who lives and works in New York City. Since 1974 he made more than 80 one-person exhibitions, including: Seattle Museum of Art, The National Museum of Contemporary Art, Thessaloniki; Mannheimer Kunstverien, Mannheim; Bernier Gallery, Athens; Studio Palazzoli, Milan; Shea & Beker Gallery, New York; Margulies/Taplin Gallery, Miami; Tegnerforbundet Gallery, Oslo; Museum Santa Apollonia, Venice; Gallerie Dominion, Montreal; Swank/ The Regency-Intercontinental, Hong Kong; Newport Art Museum, R.I., Villa Reale, Monza; The Currier Museum, N.H,; Spazio Cavallieri di Malta; Syracusa, Pinakotech of the Cyclades, Syros; International Contemporary Art Fair, Istanbul; Bienalle of Photography, Torino; De Novo Gallery, Sun Valley; Cento St. Benin, Aosta; Donopoulos International Fine Arts Gallery, Thessaloniki; Pinakotech of Ithaca, Museum of Contemporary Art,Crete; Museum of Photography,Thessaloniki; Stella Art Foundation, Moscow; Museum of Modern Art, Shenzhen; HG Guggenheim Gallery, New York City.

Tsiaras works in a great range of media–painting, photography, glass, ceramic, and bronze. He has exhibited in the Venice Biennale three times and produced a ten-foot bronze sculpture on the Grand Canal entitled “Social Climber”.

Philip Tsiaras has been the recipient of many national prizes including The American Academy Award for Poetry; The Thomas Watson Fellowship; New York State C.A.P.S grant; Two N.E.A. National Endowment Grants for Arts; nomination for the Blickle Stiftung International Photography Prize, Germany; and The Generali Assicurazioni Gold Metal Award for “Civilita” Venice.

Philip Tsiaras’ works are widely collected in corporate, private, and important museum collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fifteen books and catalogues are attributed to his work, most notably monographs published by Electa and Mondadori books, and a book of photographs entitled, “Family Album” published by Contrasto, Rome. A recent 30-year retrospective of photography entitled Philip Tsiaras SUPEREAL was published by the Museum of Photography Thessaloniki.

His paintings have been described by Artforum as “…lavish and vibrant paintings of extravagant color and intricate formations.”

Tsiarias’s oeuvre covers a variety of art forms including painting, photography, ceramics, bronze, and glass sculpting. Tsiaras’s Dot technique is a unique marriage of Pop Art influences from 60s New York with art historical influences drawn from his Greek heritage.

Renowned Art Critic Donald Kuspit said of the artist: “Tsiaras is, above all, ‘ancient blood in a modern organism’, raised and educated in an advanced American culture; assuming that “Mediterranean” is not only a geographic connotation but also way of understanding a complicated and mutable cultural dimension.”

About Varvara Roza Galleries
Varvara Roza Galleries is an Executive Arts Gallery and Advisory Firm promoting Overseas Artists & Greece’s Brightest Artists Worldwide Committed to Cultural Leadership. CEO of Varvara Roza Galleries is Varvara Roza.

Varvara Roza is an Art manager and advisor with a passion for bringing overseas and Greece’s brightest artists into the global art market. She does have a track record of organizing cultural events on a large scale not only in Greece but also in London, Paris, Berlin, and rest of Europe. As a successful businesswoman in the energy industry and former politician in her home country of Greece, she had always had a love for contemporary art, collecting for over 20 years. Varvara is passionately combining the two great loves in her life. Her political and entrepreneurial life in Greece and London with her enduring love for art and its evolution. In doing so, she has decided to strongly support and promote contemporary art in London which is the centre of Art and determines the art market to a great extent. Her personal goal is to promote contemporary artists and help them gain international recognition for their inspiring work. She works hard strategically on creating an investment for the artists as well as the clients that decides to work and collaborate with.

Varvara specializes in contemporary art by established and emerging international artists, and she is determined to feature a multitude of artistic disciplines with an intent focus on exceptional talent, diversity and cultural relevance. Dedicated to supporting rare talent and making their work globally accessible, she works hard to ensure the highest level of excellence and integrity across Europe.

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About Jason Theophanidis:
Jason Theophanidis, a bilingual British/Greek entrepreneur living in Athens Greece, is the owner and Managing Director of The Blender Gallery, based in Athens Riviera. With a background in 2D design,Theophandis worked as an artist, exhibiting in London and Athens, which gave him a unique insight into the needs and requirements of artists and collectors alike. Having truly lived both sides of the industry, and with a deep passion for art, he soon realised that he could do so much more for the industry by helping and managing other artists, which led to him opening The Blender Gallery. Since 2012 he has been working with his team to promote upcoming artists in Greece and abroad, as well as giving established artists a modern space in which to showcase their artwork. Because of his Greek-British heritage and a wanderlust that saw him travel the world, he has managed to bring a multitude of new ideas and concepts to ‘The Blender Gallery’ that set it apart from other galleries in Greece.

The Blender Gallery is a 400 m2 state of the art modern gallery, constantly evolving and situated in Southern Athens. Jason specifically designed the gallery to be incredibly versatile to meet all artist requirements. The concept for The Blender Gallery was born when Jason was working as a graphic designer and artist in a space shared with other creative individuals that they affectionately referred to as ‘the Blender’, due to their different disciplines. Jason believes that all creative forms of expression are art forms, and this concept remains strong within the ethos of the gallery today, establishing ‘The Blender Gallery’ as one of the leading galleries in Athens.

Exhibition Title: The Superdot
Dates: November 30 to December 23, 2022
Venue: Gallery 8, 8 Duke Street St. James's, London SW1Y 6BN
Invitation only private view in collaboration with Club Vivanova on Wednesday November 30 from 6.30pm to 10:00 pm

Opening Hours:
Monday to Sunday from 11:30am - 8:00pm

Savills Monaco and French Riviera Sponsor the First Good Life Wellness Day Event in Monaco

The first inaugural ‘Good Life’ wellness day event took place at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel in Monaco, with a waitlist the same size as the list of 94 attendees that were lucky enough to secure themselves a spot. Savills Monaco and French Riviera saw the sponsorship of this event as a great way to vocally show how the company supports wellness both in the workplace and within the home and also as a way to support an event helping the local community.

The day was hosted by Gavin Sharpe of Riviera Wellbeing, a local therapy centre and Dufflyn Lammers an addiction and relationship coach, originally from the USA but now living in Paris. From the off the event was fun and lively, with high levels of audience participation which reflected the good rapport the hosts had with the attendees.

Throughout the day there were various lectures on wellness areas such as discovering your authentic self, your relationship with money, love and problem behaviours. There was also an incredible workshop which developed a sense of self-awareness.

The cherry on top of the cake was that all proceeds of the event were dedicated to Child CARE Monaco. Money that will be used for new projects they are developing in south India.

Blevins Franks Financial News - France 2023 Budget and Tax Update

By Rob Kay, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks

The French government published its 2023 projet de loi de finances on 26 September.  This  now has to pass through the usual parliamentary process before being finalised and approved at the end of the year.

Unsurprisingly, the budget’s main purpose is to help protect households and businesses from inflation. During the press conference, Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said that “no new spending” will be approved unless it has “been budgeted to the nearest euro”.  He added that the economy was “holding up”, but the state’s absolute priority was to bring down inflationary pressures.

The finance bill therefore includes a €45 billion package to help households and companies with energy prices increases, including capping gas and electricity bills at 15% in early 2023.

2023 taxation

Considering the current local and international economic context, this budget does not carry any significant reform. Income tax bands will increase – thereby reducing tax liabilities – and there are no tax rises.

Income tax

The income tax bands will increase by 5.4%, to match inflation. 

The income tax rate bands and scale rates for 2022 income are:

Up to €10,777 – nil

€10,778 to €27,748 – 11%

€27,749 to €78,570 – 30%

€78,570 to €168,994 – 41%

Over €168,994 – 45%

This means that employees who received a pay rise because of inflation are much less likely to be hit by a higher tax rate.  Those whose income has not changed will now benefit by paying less tax on it.

Note that these new tax brackets apply to your 2022 income (as declared in the tax return you submit in spring 2023).

The budget also facilitates the lowering of income tax withholding at source if the taxpayer’s income decreases, as well as simplifying the collection of taxes for foreign employers who have employees who are French tax residents and regularly work from home.

Taxe d’habitation and TV licence reform

The taxe d’habitation reform which began a few years ago reaches its conclusion in 2023, with the complete suppression for the remaining 20% of households who were still paying it.  

This budget also confirms the removal of the TV licence (contribution a l’audiovisuel public) implemented in the August 2022 revised budget.

Succession taxes reform

During his presidential campaign, Emmanuel Macron promised to reform and diminish succession taxes by increasing the tax-free deduction for inheritances between parents and children from €100,000 to €150,000, and by lowering the taxes for other relatives such as stepchildren.

However, given the current economic context, the government does not support this reform at the present time. It could still be voted on by Parliament further to a MP amendment, but this is uncertain.

Social charges

The budget maintains social charges at the same rates as 2022:

Employment income – 9.7%

Pension income – 9.1%

Investment income – 17.2%

The special lower rates also remain in place:

Pensions – Social charges on pensions are reduced to 7.4% for those whose taxable income is less than approximately €2,000 a month (€3,000 for a couple). If you have Form S1, and/or are not subject to the French health care system, you do not need to pay any social charges your pension income, regardless of the amount you receive.

Investment income – If you are covered under the health care system of another EU/EEA country, or if you have Form S1, social charges are reduced from 17.2% to 7.5% for investment and property income. Earlier this year the French government confirmed this continues to apply to UK residents and to UK nationals living in France.

Real estate wealth tax (IFI)

The current threshold of €1,300,000 will stay in place for 2023 and no changes are proposed to the scale rates of wealth tax.

Assurance-vie

The budget does not include any changes to the taxation of Assurance-vie policies.

The savings and investment ‘wrappers’ remain very attractive from both a tax and succession planning point of view.

The finance bill is now being debated by parliament and will be approved by the end of the year.  There may be changes as it goes through the process.

Please do not hesitate to get it in touch with our advisers if you need any clarification or feel it is time to review your tax planning to ensure it is up to date and as effective as it could be.

Tax rates, scope and reliefs may change. Any statements concerning taxation are based upon our understanding of current taxation laws and practices which are subject to change. Tax information has been summarised; individuals should seek personalised advice.

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Dekade Will Celebrate 10 Years of Michael Reid Exhibitions in the German Capital

DEKADE 10 Years of Michael Reid Berlin
online & on view
Vernissage 11 November, 17.30-19.30
until 17 December, 2022

Comprising contemporary Indigenous masterworks from artists across the nation, Dekade will celebrate 10 years of Michael Reid exhibitions in the German capital, while looking to the decade to come.

To mark the occasion, Australian Ambassador to Germany, H.E. Philip Green OAM, will make an address at the exhibition opening. To attend the event, and take in the remarkable survey of Contemporary Indigenous artists represented, please RSVP now.

11 NOVEMBER 2022
17.30–19.30
Ackerstrasse 163, 10115

Top Destinations with Luxury Concierge Service - Must Visit Places in London

London – a city of dreams is a top destination for travellers all around the world. In this jam-packed article, you will get to know some of the must-visit destinations, parks, bars and activities. Let’s start:

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DESTINATIONS

1. British Museum – An architectural beauty and a trove of some of the world’s most noted antiquities. Many travellers it’s the best museum in all of London.

2. Tower of London – it comprises multiple towers – 12 of which can be explored by the public and offers something for everyone. From the history of the monarch to the famous crown jewels exhibition, the visit will be worth your time and ticket money, completely.

3. Buckingham Palace – The London home of Queen Elizabeth II, is open for tour (except for the queen’s private quarters, of course) in the summers and select dates during the winter and spring.

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PARKS

1. Hampstead Heath – A playground for picnickers, dog-walkers, and nature-lovers.

2. Battersea Park – gives beautiful Thames’ views, an art gallery (The Pump House) and a family-run zoo.

3. Brockwell Park – flock here in summer to sun-worship, fly kites, swim in the outside pool, play football and parade all kinds of dogs.

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ACTIVITIES

1. Restaurants - Why not try fine dining in a popular Mayfair restaurant  or hosting a private event space hire. Located between London, UKs Bond Street & Green Park this fancy restaurant,  shopping & hotel area provides a British mix of international & traditional offerings. Our select is a simple yet lavish mixed grill and seafood menu sourced from the Mediterranean, England & South America. The restaurant hosts some much-loved décor which is updated regularly and proves very popular with traditional family or coupled diners as well as social-media savvy guests.  It hosts a stylish outdoor seating area, an open-grill view seated interior and private dining experiences for all occasions.  The restaurant is characterised by very elegant catering for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch for all tastes with a smart dress to match.Opening hours are Monday to Friday from 12pm to Midnight, Saturday 11am to Midnight & Sunday 11am to 11pm.  Ask for further details.

2. DJ & Live Entertainer hire - Planning a special occasion, private event/ party or hosting on a luxury yacht, you can now hire live music performers and entertainers (actors/actresses, comedians, chefs, magicians, clowns, acrobats, sports talent etc).

3. Accommodation requests - Luxury, comfort and location! All important factors when trying to choose travel accommodation for business trips, couple/family holidays, city breaks. Hire LuxuryConciergeService.co.uk to take care of all the hard & time-consuming tasks  to ensure you have the perfect place to relax or lay your head for a comfortable, practical or luxurious stay. We have amazing relationships with some major Lucy brands plus private VIP resorts in some of the most beautiful & exclusive places around the world, so all you need is ask and we can make it happen for you.

4. Personal & Private Shopping Requests / Experiences - In the market to buy gifts or items for special occasions, personal shopping, cultural exchange, collectors items, props, limited availability, hard to find or exclusive gift/ item etc.  Request for us to source and deliver customised to your requirements.

BARS

1. The Connaught Bar – Designed by David Collins, the mirrored bar is framed by Art Deco detailing, Cubist touches, and platinum leaf overlaid textured walls.

2. Hawksmoor Bar – A gorgeous copper bar, parquet floors, vintage lighting, and leather-clad seats.

3. Oriole – A bar that’s modelled on the exotic bird species found in Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

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Platinum Partner Nirwana International Releases Costa Esmeralda in the Six Senses Collection

The combination of gold and emeralds has fascinated people since the dawn of time. This beautiful green colour has been seducing women and men into desire to possess them. Costa Esmaralda belongs to Nirwana’s six senses collection. It also has a hidden secret: you can simply flip the bracelet for a second stunning design.

Made in rose gold plated solid silver, handset in cubic zirconia, and laced with a unique string, this bracelet will soon become your top pick for the evening.

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The Prestigious WATCHPRO Salon Returns to London This November 2022

The biggest luxury watch show of the year in the UK, WATCHPRO Salon, is taking place from 11 to 12 November at The Londoner, a sensational 5-star hotel that opened last year right on Leicester Square.

The show is packed with inspiring watchmakers ranging from the hottest artisan independents such as Laurent Ferrier, Zeitwinkel and Czapek & Cie up to commercial giants including Grand Seiko, Maurice Lacroix, Oris and DOXA. In all, we expect to have over 50 brands to discover.

There is also a lively seminar programme at Salon including Robert-Jan Broer, founder of Fratello Watches and Omega Speedmaster enthusiast club Speedy Tuesday, doing a talk on the origins of the club and the phenomenon of the community. RedBar co-founder Kathleen McGivney will host a special session with collectorsfollowed by the long-awaited London global meet up.

Confirmed exhibitors, a list that is growing by the day, include:

Allemano | anOrdain | Ball Watch | Bianchet | Bomberg | Bonhams | Byrne Watches | Charles Girardier | Cyrus | Czapek & Cie. | Doxa | eBay | Elliot Brown | Encelade 1789 | Grand Seiko | Hanhart | Herbelin | Ikepod | Junghans | Kauri Watches | Laurent Ferrier | Luminox |  Marathon | Maurice Lacroix | Montres L. Leroy | Minase Watches |Oligo | Oris | Perrelet | QlockTwo | Reservoir Watches | Scatola Del Tempo | Seiko | Sequent | SevenFriday | Sherpa Watches | Sinn | Speake-Marin | Squale | Swiss Capsule | Swiss Kubik | Victorinox | William Wood Watches | Zeitwinkel | Zodiac Watches

“WATCHPRO Salon is a prestigious event, but we are making it accessible to everybody with a passion for watches,” says head of WATCHPRO Live Lucy Cheesewright.

The show debuted last year and was universally acclaimed for mixing blockbuster brands with independents that are rarely, if ever, seen in the UK to a delighted audience of watch lovers.

“Something interesting is happening in the world of watch events. Following the implosion of Baselworld, there are hundreds of watchmakers that have nowhere to show their latest novelties while, at the same time, the number of people with a passion for timekeepers has exploded, particularly in the UK,” notes WATCHPRO co-founder Rob Corder. “WATCHPRO Salon is an event where seasoned collectors and recent converts to the joys of horology can indulge in their passion,” he adds.

There are various sessions that the public can attend including a VIP Preview on Friday 11 in the afternoon which includes private meetings with watchmakers along with champagne and canapés. Tickets are £100. This will be followed by our opening night cocktail party, tickets priced at £45.

General admission is all day Saturday 12 and tickets are £20.

Ticket sessions:

VIP Champagne Preview, Fri 11 2-5:30
Opening Night Cocktail Fri 11 5:30-8:30
General Admission Sat 12 10-6:00
Email Club Vivanova for your complimentary tickets

Blevins Franks Financial Tips - The Multi-Manager Investment Approach – Specialists vs Generalists

Multi-manager investment enables your portfolio to be managed by several different fund managers, each selected for their expertise in specific market sectors. This ‘open architecture’ approach reduces your reliance on any one investment manager making the right decisions in all conditions, and provides the opportunity to have some of the world’s best mangers looking after your money.

By Rob Kay, Senior Partner, Blevins Franks
Did you see the athletics at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham this summer? Or at the World or European Championships? And of course we had the Tokyo Olympics last year. It was great to see British success emerging with the likes of Jake Wightman, Keely Hodgkinson, Laura Muir and Eilish McColgan, but interestingly, there are some aspects of what you may have seen that are directly relevant to investing.

Specialists vs generalists – a sporting analogy

A useful way to explain the benefits of a multi-manager investment approach is to compare the difference in performance between a decathlon champion and the individual champion in each event. 

You may have watched the athletics at the Commonwealth Games or European Championships and marvelled at the decathletes’ abilities. They have to be skilled at 10 different disciplines, quite a Herculean task – speed for sprinting, stamina for distance, strength for the field events and technique for events like the pole vault. 

But while the decathlon champion is obviously an all-round athlete performing at an extremely high standard across ten different disciplines, they are frequently beaten by specialists in each of the individual events.

Let’s compare the performance of the decathlon gold medallist at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics (held in 2021) against the individual gold medallists in some of the individual disciplines.

The decathlon champion Damian Warner ran the 100m in 10.12 seconds.  Lamont Marcell Jacobs took just 9.80 seconds in the individual event. The results of the other nine disciplines tell the same story.  For example, Warner threw the javelin 63.44m, while the individual event gold medallist achieved 87.58m.  Warner reached a height of 4.90m in the pole vault compared to the individual champion’s 6.02m.  The specialist performed better than the generalist every time. 

You would not expect a sprinter like Lamont Marcell Jacobs or Usain Bolt to also specialise in pole vault or javelin; specialists tend to be just that – specialists.  There are many situations in life where a specialist performs more efficiently and delivers better results than a generalist, and this is particularly true in investments.

Just because an investment manager is skilled at managing UK equities, for example, does not mean he will be as successful at managing US or Japanese equities.  Managers also tend to specialise in a certain style of investing, and these styles move in and out of favour according to economic and other factors.  They will therefore produce impressive results in certain conditions, but below average ones in others.

Some investors rely on just one or two fund managers to look after their investment capital. But wouldn’t you prefer to have individual specialists managing the various areas of the market your capital is invested in?

Multi-manager investing

Today most investors agree that holding different asset classes and different regions and sectors in their portfolio spreads risk.  Multi-manager funds add a third, and increasingly important, level of diversification to your portfolio. 

You will benefit from a team of specialist managers, as well as diversification across multiple investment styles within each fund, with different managers looking after one style. So one fund could have five or more specialist managers, covering a variety of styles (growth, value, quality, risk management, market oriented etc).

This complementary blending of managers and styles can reduce investment risk, regardless of what style is in favour, and help provide more consistent returns through different market environments.

Just like a strained muscle would hamper the decathlete in all his events, if prevailing market conditions are unfavourable to a single manager’s investment approach, performance may suffer.  Multi-manager spreads risk as it lowers the investor’s dependence on the success of a single manager’s approach.  

Going back to the sporting analogy, in the world of athletics individual champions can easily change from year to year.  The same can happen with investment managers, but the multi-manager firm’s research is designed to find the next champions.  They constantly monitor their funds, so that managers can be changed as and when necessary to improve performance for clients.

Multi-manager investing is not designed to attempt to win a gold medal in just one particular season.  Rather, it aims to produce consistent results, season by season, over a long-term period. 

This investment approach can prove suitable for various investors with different needs.  However, you should always discuss your requirements with a professional financial adviser, as your investment strategy should be targeted to meet your personal objectives.  At Blevins Franks, we combine investment advice with effective tax and estate planning strategies, to maximise wealth preservation opportunities.

These views are put forward for consideration purposes only as the suitability of any investment is dependent on the investment objectives, time horizon and attitude to risk of the investor. The value of investments can fall as well as rise, as can the income arising from them. Past performance should not be seen as an indication of future performance.

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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Globe Business College Munich - Gift your Son or Daughter an Experience that Will Allow Them to Shape Their Character and Skills

What would you invest in a weekend where your son or daughter will be coached by a team of mentors, professionals, and special VIP guests in a high-energy business competition where they walk away energized, excited, and full of zest for life. We take young people off their phones and immerse them in a personal development experience.

Welcome to the Golden Ticket Workshop by Globe Business College Munich . Read more online

This dynamic weekend is set in a business context but is really about character and skill development. Your sons and daughters are taken off their phones and immersed in an energy driven experience that allows them to step out of their comfort zone and grow personally. The procrastinators, the perfectionists, those who are shy or lacking in confidence or unfocused get to blossom; the budding entrepreneurs shine, and the great academics get to see the other side…the practical application of skill and knowledge.

The next Golden Ticket Weekend is coming quickly: 2 - 4 December, 2022 at our campus right in the heart of Munich.

The price for the workshop is 450 Euros, which includes the weekend experience (Fridy evening to Sunday), certificate of completion (linked to school CAS points where relevant) and snacks. It also includes the parent session on Sunday (from 11-2) which involves customised feedback on your child's performance, a general session on how parents can navigate education in a tech driven world, Q and A reception and watching your child and their team at the final presentations.

You can register online at this link, by calling our admissions team at +49 89 59990841 or by contacting us directly by email.

Don't believe us about how great this experience is, then have a look at the testimonials below.
Link to information for parents

Andrea Wirsching, current owner and operating director of the Hans Wirsching Winery talks about the Golden Ticket weekend - view the interview online

To hear the experience of students, we recommend this video link

Globe Business College Testimonials

The Mall Sanremo Pays Homage to the Beauty of Autumn with its Fashion Market

Through its colors and fruits, The Mall Sanremo celebrates the arrival of autumn with Harvest: the exclusive seasonal event which, from September 15th to November 6th, will welcome guests to a characteristic Fashion Market made up of natural treasures and local flavours.

Thus begins a sensory journey, where trails of purple leaves, wooden fences and lush olive trees in rustic planters embellish the spaces with their nuances and aromas, from the railings to the walkways.

A real explosion of materials, scents and charms, which highlight the engaging structures transformed for the occasion into exhilarating showcases on local products. Specifically, the Greenhouse Station invites customers to a contemporary market, where for the entire duration of the event, the staff of the adHoc Food Lounge will be displaying indigenous delicacies to be tasted and purchased. The Immersive Station, on the other hand, is the interactive room intended for the three-dimensional discovery of seasonal ingredients stored in raised wooden planters, such as aromatic herbs and olives, the undisputed symbol of Liguria. Finally, an elegant relaxation area will be set up on the panoramic terrace.

Among the numerous proposals of the Fashion Market of The Mall Sanremo, there are also personalized activities including a workshop to introduce children to the natural growth path of flora, where participants will then be gifted a plant to look after. The older ones will receive a practical mesh shopper bag complete with logo for future sustainable shopping.

An exciting event where the territory intertwines with the most authentic beauty, to rediscover familiar products and slow rhythms together.

More information on The Mall Sanremo

European Hub for Innovation and Business Hosts Amazing Success in Monaco with The Pioneering Ultimate Mixer 2022

On Wednesday 28th September 2022, and in partnership with Club Vivanova, The European Hub for Innovation and Business co-hosted The Ultimate Mixer 2022 at the Fairmont Monte Carlo.

The black-tie business gala opened at 7pm with an aperitif at the Salle de la Mer Ballroom of the Fairmont Monte Carlo with presentations and an Alexa Eve fashion show followed by gourmet dinner, fine wines and dynamic networking, carriages arrived at midnight.

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Join The Ultimate Mixer 2023

The first edition of The Ultimate Mixer brought together exceptional people in an exquisite location to cultivate new business opportunities – developing relationships among individuals and businesses having a common interest of positive and dynamic brand development.

The evening focused on business and innovation from the Nordic regions with a listing of global brands including the attendance of many Club Vivanova partners.

In partnership with the European Hub for Innovation and Business (EHIB), Pontus Catering, Trackmy Solutions, Ingredifind, QVT Distillery, Proteus Professionals, Eurolink Systems, Alexa Eve, Club Vivanova and the International University of Monaco.

Please see this link for more information on membership and partnerships.

The Good Life is Coming to the Cote D’Azur with Gavin Sharpe of Riviera Wellbeing and Paris Based Relationship and Recovery Coach Dufflyn Lammers

U.K. psychotherapist and Monaco resident Gavin Sharpe of Riviera Wellbeing has teamed up with Paris based relationship and recovery coach, Dufflyn Lammers.  On October 15th 2022, the pair will deliver the Good Life at the Monte Carlo Bay hotel. Tickets cost €60 and proceeds are being donated to Child CARE Monaco. Lunch is included.

Gavin Sharpe said “It’s been my ambition for some time to start a conversation on the French Riviera about wellbeing. The time is now. After Covid-19, the world changed for all of us.  Wellbeing is no longer just a bit of yoga on a Sunday afternoon but it’s a matter of survival. So how can we survive?”

In collaboration with 106.5 Riviera Radio, the event is being sponsored by three Monaco companies, Savills, Metabolic Balance, and Blevins Franks as well as one of the world’s leading rehab centres in Switzerland, Clinic Les Alpes.

The pair promise the day will be fun and practical.  Lammers and Sharpe want participants to take home practical tools which will enhance their lives, including a wellbeing kit. Topics include how to be financially healthy, how to make love relationships work and why healthy living is important.

Ingredifind Partners with Club Vivanova Enhancing Your Gastronomical Dining Experience

Club Vivanova has recently partnered with INGREDIFIND offering our gastronomical partners the chance to join a dynamic culinary platform free of charge with a promoted restaurant and menu listing.

About Ingredifind
Ingredifind is a platform that improves your connection with new, potential, and existing customers. Our goal is to bridge the information gap in regard to the menu you are serving and client’s dietary desires.

A Totally Free Service
All current services on our platform are free, allowing you to create free online and QR code menus, personalize the menu to fit your brand, and let your customers see a customized menu. 

Promotion and Marketing
As Ingredifind develop restaurant partners across Europe and the UK, they will promote and market you through their social media channels and in three restaurant directory. Free publicity – always a bonus!

This is an example of what we are doing with Club Vivanova – follow this link to view more
We promote you as a location to the Ingredifind database.
You send us your menu, and we do the rest!

For more details about Ingredifind and what they offer, download this pdf
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CaterMatch - A Berlin Start-Up Offering Experienced Gourmet Catering Services

In search of an adequate business catering in Berlin? CaterMatch delivers a suitable catering offer for meetings, events, and gourmet parties within two hours.

CaterMatch is the best way to skip the long search for a suitable business catering service in Berlin: With a few clicks on the website, you tell us what you want and our team will send you a offer for your business catering within 2 hours. Our offers are free of charge and non- binding.

To make sure that you only get high-quality caterings, we offer a selection of handpicked caterers which deliver everything from team breakfasts, team lunches and business lunches to finger food, BBQ and Christmas buffets at Christmas parties. You need your parking lot filled up with several food trucks to cater your staff party or think about a private Christmas market for you team? Just give us a hint, we are happy to help and create a personal offer for you.

At CaterMatch you benefit from our years of experience in catering. We make ordering easy, provide competent service, deliver reliably, and put an emphasis on delicious and appealing food. But see for yourself. We look forward to your enquiry.

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Athens Based Fashion Designer Vassilis Zoulias Showcases "The Grace Collection" at the 2022 Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner

Athens based and internationally renowned fashion designer Vassilis Zoulias showcases an haute couture fashion extravaganza with "The Grace Collection" at the 2022 Club Vivanova Luxury Lifestyle Charity Gala Dinner on Saturday 12th November at the Fairmont Monte Carlo. Link to book gala tickets

BOOK TICKETS ONLINE FOR THIS ANNUAL EXTRAVAGANZA

In 2002, Vassilis Zoulias opened his boutique, Vassilis Zoulias Old Athens in Athens, Greece, where he introduced luxury shoes, handbags, hats and limited collections. Realizing his passion to dress women and staying true to his love for old time elegance –in 2007 he launched his first Prêt-à-Porter collection, paying homage to old-time glamour with the refined synchronous touch of his finely detailed excellent creations. By 2008, he showcased his first Haute Couture and Bridal Collection and has since headlined Greece’s fashion week for the past decade! View more

Do You Own a Classic or Modern Supercar? Then Join Rendez-Vous Riviera on Saturday 1st September in St Tropez

If you own a treasured classic or modern supercar, you can drive it to the Saint-Tropez Polo Club on Saturday 1st October and be part of a spectacular display of beautiful cars. Whether you have an old Citröen 2CV or modern Ferrari, we want to hear from you. Half-price tickets are available for anyone displaying a car. There will be live music and DJ sets, champagne and oysters, rosé and cocktails and great food served all day. For details and to contact us about your car, visit this website.

How Can Private Tuition Help Your Child Achieve The Grades Needed To Apply To The Best Schools

We are seeing an increase in the number of our families requesting a full-time private tutor, governor, or governess. The feedback: a lack of confidence with standards in school education, especially since the covid pandemic closed schools across the globe, and an attempt by families to expose their children to the global knowledge economy, to give them an edge and ensure that they can compete for coveted places at top schools.

So with this in mind, how can a private tutor, governor, or governess work with your child to help them achieve their very best results and reach the outcome required?

One-on-One Attention

A private tutor, governor, or governess can develop and create lesson plans based on the specific needs and age of your child. They can match your children’s personalities and learning styles and give them the confidence to learn something that they find difficult in a typical classroom-stye environment. The school system tends to have large classes, and even where there are limits on numbers in each class, shy children are often in danger of being overlooked and left behind as they concentrate on the needs of the average student in the class. Where teachers don’t have time to provide the attention a child needs, and the longer this goes on, the more unlikely it becomes that the child will be able to catch up which can have a devastating effect on their self-esteem. A well-chosen one-on-one private educator has the luxury of being able to go back to the beginning, filling gaps in the knowledge and ensuring the child understands the topic and can apply the concepts and possibly even exceed the required standard.

Flexibility To Study Anything, Anywhere and Everywhere

Many of our families have busy schedules and like their families to travel with them around the world spending weeks to months in various countries. As this can be disruptive to a child’s schooling, a private tutor, governor or governess is able to travel with you on family vacations and business trips so that your child doesn’t miss key learning stages at school. A private educator will establish a daily educational plan and routine that allows for one-to-one instruction, learning activities and outings, preparing for tests and exams, and time to write assignments and Essays; fitting all this around the family’s obligations, downtime, and schedule. One of our tutors would regularly deliver lessons on the family’s private jet using the time efficiently so that on arrival the child could indulge in other more engaging pursuits. Additionally, to aid learning, a private tutor, governor or governess might choose to teach specific subjects on specific days. For example, maths and science on Mondays, languages on Tuesdays, art and music on Wednesdays with Friday dedicated to outdoor learning each week.

Learning More Than the Syllabus

A private tutor, governor, or governess teaches a wide variety of subjects in more depth than core curriculums usually require. For example, a bilingual educator will be able to deliver lessons in more than one language. Where your family regularly interacts with different cultures it might be important to you for the educator to teach proper etiquette, culture and customs, a code of conduct, and manners. In pursuit of top colleges, an accomplished, highly educated tutor, governor, or governess can often teach more than the information required by the curriculum and may be able to provide a wider viewpoint for study that allows a student to garner a deeper understanding not only of the core subject, but also the wider issues that impact the subject. Private tutors are also able to teach study skills and how to plan and organise your revision timetable, they can show a child how to best manage their time and prioritize tasks in exams and whilst studying. These life skills are valuable lessons that the child will be able to use throughout adulthood.

Goals and Objective Setting for Your Child’s Future

A private educator can help you set objectives in line with your and your child’s goals,aspirations, personality, and interests. Not all children know what they want to be when they grow up and a private tutor, governor, or governess can act as a coach, encouraging the child to explore their interests. Their focus on educational attainment alongside consistent praise, encouragement, and feedback can instill confidence in your child which will allow you and them to choose the right schools and colleges and be better prepared for entrance exams and often achieve higher results than their peers in traditional schools. A private tutor, governor, or governess can also support you in preparing your child for adulthood byimparting valuable life skills that they may not get exposed to in traditional educational systems.

Is your child struggling? Things to look out for:

Even if your child does attend an educational establishment, they may still benefit from having a private tutor, governor, or governess who will work closely with a student who has fallen behind or has learning difficulties. A child who might benefit from one-on-one attention might have:

•               Consistently poor or falling grades

•               Detentions for homework not completed

•               Not enjoying school

•               Stress or anxiety about school, friends, or grades

•               Difficulties with age-appropriate core skills such as reading, writing, or maths.

•               Diagnosed learning difficulties.

•               Not wanting to attend school

 Where Can I Find the Right Private Tutor/Governor/Governess for my Family?

 Platinum Nanny is an international bespoke search consultancy in the placement of Nannies, Tutors, Governors, Governesses, and Household & Estate Staff in Monaco · London · Dubai · Moscow · Switzerland & the Middle East.

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