Article first published in Forbes Monaco July/August 2021 issue. The “most powerful and infl uential” 500 family offi ces, private investors, Sheikhs and royal families representing more than $4.5 trillion in wealth descended on Monaco early July for the Global Family Offi ce Investment summit. In fact, over the fi rst two weeks of the month, the CC Sustainable Forum, the Monaco…
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One day at my offi ce in Miami, my friend Helio Castroneves called me out of the blue and told me to come downstairs. After an initial hesitation, as I was up to my neck in work, I went outside to discover the 3-time Indy 500 world champion sitting behind the wheel of a brand new Ferrari, his fi rst big purchase since he started making money as an Indy driver. “Buckle up,” he told me with…
Article first published in Forbes Monaco March/April 2021 issue. There is no shortage of photos of Monaco, especially with a plenteous parade of infl uencers capturing their pouts in front of glistening yachts or the iconic Casino with their iPhones. “These days, most smartphones off er excellent camera modules, complete and versatile, allowing you to take beautiful photos even in…
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