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Light hors d’oeuvres, wine and soft drinks will be served.

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Friday, July 30, 2010
5:30-7:00pm
The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe on the outside terrace near Manzanita

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Thursday, July 29, 2010
4:30-5:30pm or 5:45-6:45pm
The Ritz-Carlton Club, Lake Tahoe
Members Lounge, First Floor

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please email rcdclaketahoe@ritzcarlton.com or call 530.562.2920

They thought it was all over…
Whatever happened to the sunny uplands? At the end of 2009 and the beginning of this year, it appeared that the global economy was well on its way to delivering a standard economic recovery. No longer does this seem to be the case. Admittedly, the numbers in the first half of this year have offered a welcome improvement in some parts of the world, allowing us to upgrade our 2010 growth forecasts for the likes of the US, Japan and Brazil. Nevertheless, the medium-term prognosis, at least in the Western developed
world, remains poor. Increasingly, the financial economy is leading the real economy. Last year’s financial news was mostly good, with huge confidence effects coursing through the world’s markets. This year’s news has been mostly bad, suggesting that policymakers are struggling to cope with the huge debts that form the bedrock of this crisis.

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Your California North chapter of ASID is excited to announce their latest installation in their office art gallery. For the next show they are highlighting Robert Bengtson’s “The Art of Detail” as represented by SLATE. Robert has an amazing eye for capturing architecture and interior details.

You are cordially invited to the California North chapter of ASID office at the San Francisco Design Center for our next gallery opening reception.

Please stop by after work, or after a full day of shopping at the SFDC and enjoy tasty nibbles and a glass of wine while taking in the fine art of Robert Bengtson as presented by ASID and SLATE.

The title of this installation by Robert Bengtson is, “The Art of Detail,” and it features a number of Robert’s works in photography and sculpture. Robert has an incredible eye for interior and architectural detail. His work focuses in on the finest details and brings them into large scale view. Robert also specializes in creating photographic albums of interior design and architectural works. He has partnered with the trade to create works of art from the designs of the professionals. His albums make fantastic cocktail table books tailored for each client. This is a fantastic collection of large scale fine art as presented by ASID and SLATE. We look forward to seeing you on July 27.

Event Details:

ASID Office
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
4:30 to 7PM
2 Henry Adams Street, Suite 301
San Francisco, California 94103

To RSVP, email asidcan@earthlink.net

Late last year, the highest-income households started spending more confidently, while other consumers held back. But their confidence has since ebbed, according to retail sales reports and some economic analysis.

“One of the reasons that the recovery has lost momentum is that high-end consumers have become more jittery and more cautious,” said Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody’s Analytics.

Read the full article here

Our two firms have been working together for more than 20 years to study the macroeconomic and other factors that drive wealth creation, and to better understand the key trends that affect high net worth individuals (HNWIs) around the globe.

The last couple of years have been momentous for wealthy investors and their Advisors.  At this time last year, we were analyzing the dramatic effects of the financial crisis, which was quickly turning into a global economic downturn. World equity markets had lost a decade of gains, and volatility had reached record levels. HNWIs were re-allocating to safer investments and retreating to familiar markets close to home, and Financial Advisors were rallying to restore client trust and confidence.

A year later, many markets are recovering well and the broader economy, after contracting across much of the world in 2009, is showing distinct signs of recovery. The HNWI population itself has started growing again, and HNWI wealth is also recovering. But it is clear from HNWIs’ asset allocations that they are taking a cautious approach to investing and risk-taking. Moreover, it seems the lessons learned from the crisis have changed the way HNW clients will think about investing for the foreseeable future.

Clients are now much more involved in managing their investment choices, asking for more specialized advice, demanding full product disclosure and transparency. They are more educated about investing and about their own needs. They now understand that when weighing potential returns, they must weigh the risks more thoroughly.

This year’s World Wealth Report (WWR) looks at how wealth-management firms are adapting to behavior-driven investing by clients, and are re-evaluating their advisory processes, risk models and service offerings to cater effectively to HNW clients in this new paradigm.

It is a pleasure to provide you with our findings, and we hope you find continued value in the WWR’s insights.

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Prime, prestige, luxury – all labels applied to the top end of the residential property market in different parts of the world.

While the names may differ, the desire of High¯Net¯Worth Individuals to own and invest in the best property is ubiquitous around the globe. As we discover in our focus on prime property in Asia Pacific (page 18), even the world’s smallest emerging economies, such as Cambodia, are promoting themselves as development hotspots and attracting growing amounts of internal and external investment.

The tangible and straightforward nature of residential property, especially when the outlook for other asset classes is uncertain, explains this attraction. The results of The Wealth Report’s 2010 Attitudes Survey (page 40) clearly indicate that HNWIs, wherever they are around the world, still see property as one of the best assets to own, with most predicting values to grow in 2010.

Furthermore, property is viewed as a strategic investment that can ride out economic cycles. Most of the survey’s respondents said they were interested in long term capital growth from their property portfolios, rather than income.

Despite this globalisation of property as the “must-have” asset class, it would still be wrong to talk about the marketplace for the world’s most desirable properties as a single entity. Just as the labels vary, so do the characteristics of individual markets, not only between continents and countries, but also from city to city and region to region.

Each market – as highlighted by the latest results from our Prime International Residential Index (page 6) – sits in a different part of the economic cycle. Some are booming to the point where overheating is once again a concern, while others are still struggling to shake off the impact of the global recession.

Market drivers are also becoming more nuanced in the light of varying government responses to the credit crunch. Cities like Washington DC and Beijing, as The Wealth Report 2010 Global Cities Survey (page 34) discusses, now find themselves transformed into banking as well as policy hubs, attracting a new breed of property owner.

The last decade witnessed huge shifts in the global property market with many new opportunities emerging. The next 10 years are likely to see even more changes.

Luxury, prime or prestige – however you like to describe them – The Wealth Report 2010 offers a unique and invaluable insight into the world’s most valuable property markets.

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Simply choose your membership level and sit back and relax as the wines are sent to you (home or office) four times a year.

It’s a great way to remind yourself to play a little every now and then.

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King For the Day

The JAQK Cellars Gift Set makes a perfect gift for Father’s Day. Not only does every 2-bottle and 4-bottle gift set come complete with limited production JAQK Cellars wine, but also a deck of JAQK Premier Edition Playing Cards!

(The 2-bottle gift set is a brand new offering not yet found on our website, so please email us to order.)

Enjoy learning the story behind JAQK Cellars wine while indulging your palate with a taste of all eight current vintage wines, paired with delicious hors d’ oeuvres created by one of our favorite chefs.

Private tastings are offered weekly on Thursdays from 6-8pm for groups of 8-12 people.

The cost is $25 per person (waived with a wine purchase of $200 or more) and is complementary for wine club members.

To reserve a special evening (dates are filling up fast), contact katherine@jaqkcellars.com.

2010 marks the 10th year anniversary of San Francisco magazine’s Best of the Bay Area party—the city’s biggest bash of the year. Join San Francisco magazine and The Luxury Marketing Council of San Francisco as we toast the best people, places, and things making the Bay Area the very best place to live, work, and play.

Enjoy endless entertainment for every obsession: eats, treats, drinks, and beats. Celebrate the best of the best with more than 40 restaurants including flour + water, Baker and Banker, Martins West, and The Alembic; free flowing bars with signature Ketel One cocktails, Trumer Pils beer, the Sonoma Valley Grapes & Wine lounge, and FIJI Water. And be sure to be entertained as you checkout The Americana Cigar bar, vodka luges, the cool sounds of DJL!, SPUR’s urban installations, and Pacific Art Collective’s live art. Best of all, the party benefits Family House.

Thursday, July 1
VIP 6-11 p.m., Main Event 7-11 p.m.
Metreon CityView, 4th Floor
Buy tickets at www.sanfranmag.com/bestof between June 10 and June 26 and save!

Special Offer for Luxury Marketing Council Members:

VIP $175 advance / $200 at the door
YOU PAY ONLY $160 (PROMO CODE: LUXMKTGVIP)

MAIN EVENT $100 advance / $125 at the door
YOU PAY ONLY $90 (PROMO CODE: LUXMKTG)

Buy Tickets at www.sanfranmag.com/bestof

BUY EARLY! Best of the Bay 2010 is going to be the biggest and best yet and tickets will sell out quickly. Your tickets must be purchased between June 10 and June 26 to get this discount and are based on availability. This offer will not be extended again.

San Francisco magazine’s Best of the Bay Area 2010 benefits Family House and is presented in partnership with Wells Fargo, at&t, Koret Foundation, Ketel One Vodka, Calistoga Ranch, Trumer Pils, Sonoma Valley Grapes & Wine, and FIJI Water. Production Partner: Dominic Phillips Event Marketing. Venue partner: Metreon. Décor & Lighting Partner: Classic Party Rentals. Audio Visual Partner: McCune. Bartending Services Partner: Bartenders Unlimited. Media Partners: KDFC, KCBS, Alice 97.3, Movin 99.7, KGO, CBS 5, The Examiner.

MORE WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR FAMILY HOUSE

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  $10 each or three for $20
  Enter the raffle to win one of four fabulous prizes, including a luxury suite for a Warriors 2010/11 home game and three great getaways.
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Event Info
ASID Office
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
5 to 7PM
2 Henry Adams Street, Suite 301
San Francisco, California 94103

email asidcan@earthlink.net to RSVP by Friday, June 18

The title of this installation by Christine Reed is, “Patterns and Perception,” and it features a number of Christine’s work in intaglio and monotype print. This is a fantastic collection of fine art as presented by ASID and SLATE. We look forward to seeing you  June 22.

Learn more about SLATE art & design

It is based on two main strands of research. Firstly, Ledbury Research conducted a survey of more than 2,000 high net worth individuals, all of whom had over $1.5/£1 million in investable assets and 200 with more than $15/£10 million. Respondents were drawn from 20 countries around the world, across Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

The interviews took place between February and March 2010.

Secondly, Ledbury Research conducted a series of interviews with business leaders, economists, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and other experts from around the world. Our thanks are due to the interviewees for their time and insight.

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“It is great to be back in California, where I grew up, after 20+ years out-of-state. I come to CCI most recently from three years as Development Director at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. I am excited to work for an agency where the animals have such an immediate and lasting impact on the people.”
Beth’s other Development experience includes four years as Major Gifts Officer/Capital Campaign Manager at a public television station, and six years at a non-profit serving abused and neglected children in Salt Lake City.

Learn more about support opportunities; contact Beth at bwolfer@cci.org or at (707) 577-1781.

The event will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 5 & 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Union Street between Gough and Steiner Streets.

Learn about CCI’s mission to provide exceptional dogs for exceptional people® free of charge, how you can volunteer for our breeder caretaker and puppy raising programs, or apply for a dog that can change a life.

Call 1-800-572-BARK or visit www.cci.org/nwevents for additional event information.