08/22/2017
How your private bank can do more for you
The private bank should aim to understand its clients’ deepest aspirations and goals.
Comment & Analysis
08/22/2017
Peter Hinder's Grand Plan for Switzerland
He plans to attract mainly German customers who already have a Swiss account.
08/21/2017
How do you solve a problem like productivity? by Penny Lovell
That the nation’s productivity has declined to pre-2007 levels should be a real cause for concern for business, especially when you compare our situation to the rest of our G7 peers.
08/21/2017
Maths versus magic by Tim Price
If investors were rational, they would choose their investments on the basis of valuation.
08/21/2017
Just what are you paying on your investments? by Justin Urquhart Stewart
While it flagged that a lot of good is achieved by the investment industry, the publication also identified a number of areas for improvement.
08/21/2017
What lies behind the luxurious lifestyle of the rich of Dubai. Photo
From this issue you’ll learn about the scandals, which are associated with the elite of the Emirate of Dubai.
08/21/2017
Global Dividends soar to record heights
This was the fastest rate of growth since 2015, with new quarterly records in the US, Japan, Switzerland, Netherlands, Belgium, Indonesia, and South Korea.
08/21/2017
CIO weekly from Gary Dugan - The Rise of US Country Risk
While Donald Trump is the face of the US’s problems the bulk of the political elite shows few signs of coming up with solutions for the country’s long-term problems
08/21/2017
The Coutts view on inflation and the recent drop in the value of the euro
The euro fell to its lowest level of the month last Thursday after European Central Bank policymakers expressed concerns that the growing strength of the currency could derail economic recovery.
08/18/2017
Here’s Why You Need to Know Your Net Worth
The phrase net worth refers to the overall value of your goods and possessions minus what you owe.
08/18/2017
Proof: whisky tastes better with water
Some alcohol evaporates during the maturation resulting in an alcohol content of 55 to 65 per cent for cask-strength whisky.
08/18/2017
It’s not the money, it’s the mood: Predictions for the private aviation market
Key factors to consider include geo-politics and global regulation.
08/18/2017
Meet Chabi Nouri Piagets First Female CEO
Nouri is currently also the only female chief executive in Richemont’s stable of watch and jewellery brands
08/18/2017
Gucci most popular bag brand millennials
It's one of the only labels young consumers are willing to pay full price for
08/18/2017
'Do Your Homework', Millennial Impact Investors Advised
We can never be complacent and accept things at face value
08/18/2017
Investment banks revive structured finance repack market
The structured securities allow buyers to alter parts of the profiles of underlying bonds, by for example turning coupon payments into floating from fixed or switching returns into other currencies.
08/17/2017
Geneva adviser investment head: time to review safe haven calls
Short-dated corporate bonds have been the asset manager’s allocation of choice over the last four years and continue to produce ‘reasonable returns’, he said.
08/17/2017
Swiss fund market reaches one trillion milestone
Bond funds attracted the most new money in July (CHF 3.5 billion), followed by equity funds (CHF 1.8 billion).
08/17/2017
No longer the top dog
Once the gold standard in life and investments, Old Mutual is struggling to regain its place among its peers
08/17/2017
Investors more confident in Asia Pacific and Europe region than UK and US
Confidence in the UK stock market was lowest at 56.8%.