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Michael Ackerman, the next-gen growing sustainable family investments in forestry

February 12, 2021

A Canadian next-generation entrepreneur says more families are investing sustainably in forestry to achieve their impact goals and for the long-term inflation-proof returns of timber as an asset in their portfolios.

Michael Ackerman (pictured), 38, is the president and chief executive of EcoForests Asset Management. His socially responsible boutique forestry investment management company is headquartered in Toronto and operates 45 plantations in Latin America.

Sponsored feature: A new type of yacht broker

February 19, 2016

Owning and chartering a luxury superyacht remains one of life’s ultimate experiences. But following the economic crisis, the extreme turbulence in the yacht market has demanded a new type of yacht broker emerge to properly assist clients with the challenges of buying and chartering in the 21st century. Andrew Messum explains

The 1920s and 1930s are regarded as the heyday of yachting and some of the classic yachts built during this time remain in the top 100 largest yachts afloat, lovingly restored and maintained by their current owners.

Secret spots: super yachting around the globe

December 28, 2015

When it comes to getting away from it all, there is no image more potent than a yacht sailing off over the horizon. It could be going anywhere. And these days, that is almost literally true.

Modern superyachts are equipped so lavishly and crewed so professionally that guests want for nothing, wherever they may cruise. As one experienced charter broker puts it: “Yachts above 40 metres are very self-sufficient – they have everything from massage therapists to Michelin-standard chefs. You take your five-star resort with you.”

Yachting – the ultimate luxury industry

August 13, 2009

The super yacht is a globally recognised symbol of affluence. But as the wealth of the super rich declines and the market for luxury products contracts, how are family-owned yacht manufacturers faring?

The super yacht is a globally recognised symbol of affluence. Russian oligarch Roman Abromovich commissioned the building of the largest one in the world last month, the Sheik of Dubai has one with a full spa and the Al Said yacht, owned by Sultan Qaboos of Oman, has a concert hall with space for a 50-piece orchestra. But as the wealth of the super rich declines and the market for luxury products contracts, how are family-owned yacht manufacturers faring?

All aboard! Where to register luxury vessels

March 1, 2008

The market for offshore yacht and aircraft registration is heating up and stimulating a competitive spirit, says Reg Crowder, bringing nothing but good news for both owners and buyers of luxury yachts and aircraft

Never before have owners and buyers of luxury yachts and aircraft had more choice of places to register their sumptuous transports. Finding the right jurisdiction is ultimately more possible, if not a little more challenging.