In the New Year, two newspapers will publish a traditional seasonal circulation booster: the Independent’s national rich list usually comes out in January, and the Sunday Times’ in March. Where will John Magnier rank, based on the assets managed by the network of 75 companies I explored in a special report last week? This year, the Independent put him in sixth position, with a fortune estimated to be €2.42 billion, while the Times ranked him tenth, worth €1.721 billion. Magnier also made it to the 97th spot in the Swiss rankings compiled by the local business magazine Bilan. If appearing…