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Westpac Private Bank 2024 Summer Reading Guide

A new era: drivers and opportunities

With a new era of geopolitics, global liquidity, higher cost of capital, and evolving growth and inflation trends upon us, our dedicated Chief Investment Officer George Toubia shares some valuable insights in this video.  

Mariah Carey v The Spirit of Christmas

The economics of Christmas music where iconic songs have been the crux of fierce lawsuits involving IP violations. 

The mystery of Morocco’s missing king

In 2018 a German kickboxer befriended Mohammed VI. The monarch has rarely been seen since.

The Musk superfans who want to live on Mars with Elon

Self-confessed “space dorks” worry Twitter is distracting their hero.

The Norwegian town where anyone might be a spy

For residents of Kirkenes, on the border of Norway and Russia, espionage is an everyday fact of life.

The secrets to sorority admission? Perfect highlights and an image consultant

Parents are paying thousands to help their daughters beat the competition.

Anyone can break a Guinness World Record. I did

Consultants are designing bespoke awards to help companies build their brands.

The best new cocktail bars in Singapore

The cocktail capital of Asia has recently added more than a dozen new establishments. Here are the best of the bunch.

How to start a rum collection

Rum is having its moment. With the rise in prices showing no sign of tailing off, now is the time to start your collection.

Four unmissable cultural hotspots on the French Riviera

From the paintings of Picasso to the writings of Fitzgerald, there are plenty of locations dedicated to the arts along the French Riviera.

The five best spas in New York City

Five new spas in the heart of the Big Apple to pamper yourself and bring your body back to life.


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