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Then, markets had to react to the worst case scenario of a full Russian invasion into Ukraine and the impact of extensive financial and economic sanctions which ensued.

The future of investing is female: How women are increasingly looking to future proof their finances

Why do women invest less than men? On International Women's Day, we look at the importance of female financial planning and what wealth managers must do to better understand what drives women’s investing decisions

Company Law and Corporate Governance – The Importance of Planning

Being attentive, alert and razor sharp at all times is difficult to achieve, so we use tools to help us stay organized and up to date with our everyday assignments or special projects.

Consolidation in banking: the challenges of an acquisition

The main cause of this consolidation is well known: constantly rising operating costs due to tightening regulations, pressure on margins from low interest rates, and the need for expenditure in technology to keep services on the cutting edge, improve inte

Big Bang Theory by Tim Price

“If you put the federal government in charge of the Sahara Desert, in five years there’d be a shortage of sand.” - Milton Friedman.

Review of the week: The tie that binds

The war in Ukraine has united typically quarrelsome European states against Russian aggression. Meanwhile, unity in President Vladimir Putin’s nation has been enforced through the strength of an authoritarian regime.

Credit Suisse trades more than USD 1 billion in derivatives linked to the Credit Suisse RavenPack Artificial Intelligence Index

The Index also implements a strategy that combines equities and fixed income, complemented by a daily risk control mechanism.

Offering Cryptocurrency as an Investment Option - Where Do I Start?

Picking the right partners then preparing for what’s next.

Schroders statement on Ukraine

In these difficult times, our thoughts remain with Ukraine and its people.

March – Volatility, uncertainty and the Ukraine conflict

This heightened volatility regime persisted throughout February

Female investors bring opportunities to the wealth management industry

A growing proportion of women are owning investable assets, a UBS Global Wealth Management report finds.

What Do Model Portfolio Users Expect from Model Providers?

Advisors in every business model and asset range are using models in their practices in some measure for accounts of all sizes.

Investors are overreacting to banks’ Russia exposure

Russian and Russia-related credit exposures at European banks are extremely low

Lugano Wants to Upstage Zug's Crypto Valley

The city has agreed to a far-reaching cooperation with the Hong Kong-based technology company Tether, with plans to promote cryptocurrencies in the business world and in everyday life, while developing Lugano into an international blockchain center.

Wealth tax is a good idea, but not a magic bullet

It would raise serious cash, but on its own won’t save our public services, says Prof Arun Advani

Piguet Galland: The Emergence Of A New Private-Banking Model In Switzerland

This drop is due mainly to market consolidation through mergers and acquisitions

Japan’s “show me the money” corporate governance: 4Q record high

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How exposed is Switzerland to the war in Ukraine?

With the crisis in Ukraine escalating, there is growing concern that European economies will be affected. In this Macro Flash Note, GianLuigi Mandruzzato looks at the risks faced by the Swiss economy.

How a network of enablers have helped Russia’s oligarchs hide their wealth abroad

Elites close to Vladimir Putin have funneled billions through tax havens to evade scrutiny and oversight. Lawyers, proxies and bankers across the world made it possible.

Recycled gold

Gold can be recycled with no degradation in quality. It can contribute to a circular economy and is an attractive proposition for sustainable investors.

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