Prior to joining Maecenas, Juan worked for major global banks such as JP Morgan, ING & ANZ. With a career spanning four different countries (UK, Australia, Netherlands & Spain), he has experience on a wide range of transactions including Institutional Banking, Real Estate, Corporate Advisory & Private Equity. He holds a bachelor of International Business and a Master of Applied Finance from Macquarie University, with an award for high achievement.
When people look to make an alternative investment, the art market is one of the more popular destinations investors choose to visit. A key reason for this is that art is generally resilient when economic downturns hit, holds its value well, and is not affected by changes in interest rates.
Art is a popular alternative investment opportunity, but how do you get in on the ground floor?
When it comes to the alternative investment landscape, it can be wise to treat it like any other investment opportunity.
Alternative investments like art are one of the first places many investors put their money in times of economic uncertainty.
Many investors become enchanted by the idea of art as an alternative investment, but high prices present a high barrier for entry. Here's how you can get into the fine art market without owning a fortune.
We believe that the ART token offers something unique thanks to the mechanics of the wider Maecenas economy and the impact we believe it could have on the art market.
What happens to a physical artwork after it's been sold on the Maecenas platform? Who's responsible for managing the artwork, and can investors view paintings and sculptures in which they own shares? Find out in our blog.
Investing in art has delivered average annual returns of 8.9 percent since 2000. There are certain barriers to entry within the existing structure of the art market, though.
For so many, the art investment market remains a closed shop. We want to change that at Maecenas by opening it up to investors with blockchain technology.
The amazing blockchain technology that powers the platform represents just one of many factors that Maecenas is using to revolutionise the global art market. Here are four key aspects to consider...