In this week’s FB Roundup, Heidi Horten’s $150 million jewellery collection is put up for auction; Fitness First owner Dave Whelan plans a rent-cutting restructure; and Jack Ma takes up a professor position at a Tokyo university.
Heidi Horten’s $150 million jewellery collection put up for auction
Following her death in June 2022, the $150 million jewelry precious gems collection of Austrian billionaire and art collector Heidi Horten is being put up for auction by Christie's in what is being labelled by The New York Times as one of the largest jewellery auctions in history.
Thomas Kwok found guilty on bribery charges; Korean Air faces penalties following macadamia nut case; and News Corp UK suffers £3.5 million loss.
Thomas Kwok found guilty on bribery charges
Hong Kong billionaire Thomas Kwok, co-chairman of one of the district’s largest property developers, has been convicted of conspiring to bribe one of the city's former top officials. His brother, Raymond, was found not guilty on all charges.
Media conglomerate News Corporation, controlled by the Murdoch family, confirmed today (26 June) that it is considering splitting its business – a move that will separate its film and television operations from its publishing division.
Media conglomerate News Corporation, controlled by the Murdoch family, confirmed today (26 June) that it is considering splitting its business – a move that will separate its film and television operations from its publishing division.
