While the rival commissions slog it out over the coming months, power in Los Angeles will remain as shadowy and unaccountable as ever.

ECONOMIST: Los Angeles

Its idle rich gave him lucrative commissions, while the mob provided constant stimulation and a plentiful supply of models.

ECONOMIST: Caravaggio

Another interesting result of the survey was that 47% of those surveyed said that they preferred paying commissions, while only 27% indicated that they preferred paying a fee based on assets under management.

FORBES: Do Your Clients Understand Their Fees?