We could hardly be regarded as affluent and it was far from easy, but with the help of part-scholarships and my wife working full-time, we managed to see them through to the end of A-levels. We went without expensive holidays, new cars, … That is why …

In the words of Viren Anand, Co-founder and Director, Publisher Alliance & Client Servicing, Networkplay: "Our objective is to offer worthwhile branding opportunities for all products and labels. Developing markets such as India are fast emerging as …

The scope of luxury has gone beyond our imagination with our generation, which we call MAC (middle affluent consumer), who is aspiring, more knowledgeable and has learned the magic of credit cards and EMI's that enhances its purchasing power indirectly …

"September proved to be another positive month for RBC Global Asset Management," said Doug Coulter, president of RBC Global Asset Management Inc. "As a result of advisor and investor appetite for income-generating products, the BlueBay Global …

Two years ago, I was something of a traditionalist, usually suggesting that a gold standard system be set up in roughly the manner that the Bank of England managed the British pound in the pre-1914 era. (I call this an ”Example #5 hybrid system” in the …

Gold down 1.2 pct so far this week * U.S. shutdown drags on as debt-ceiling deadline looms * Chinese holiday, lack of U.S. data could cause further dips (Adds platinum prices) By A. Ananthalakshmi SINGAPORE, Oct 4 (Reuters) – Gold is set for its …

Steve Ford and David Forlano have been creating contemporary jewelry since 1988. Both artists are graduates in fine art from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and Rome in 1986. They first developed their work under the business name, "Cityzencane …

CSU Channel Islands: In the Art Gallery at Napa Hall, through Nov. 1: Crude Spirits: Oil and Awareness, works by CI senior Ryan Alexander. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 1 University Drive, Camarillo. 437-2772; art.csuci.edu. Fox Fine …

Windsor Fine Jewelers, Augusta, Ga. Phillip Gavriel sterling silver and 18k yellow gold dragonfly earrings, $140. “It's a new look for our customers,” says Shane Thompson, the store's Web manager. “We're promoting it through our home page and they're …