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Dubai Luxury Housing Demand Holds Firm as July Sales Cross AED 3.4 Billion

August 17, 2026

Dubai’s luxury residential market continued to attract substantial investor capital in July, with developers recording 244 off-plan home sales priced above AED 5 million. Together, the transactions were worth AED 3.42 billion, highlighting the depth of demand at the upper end of the city’s property market. The deals covered a broad range of price […]

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Why confidence matters for entrepreneurs, investors and growth – interview with Mark Goddard

August 14, 2026

The Chanceller was quick off the mark in his first speech to Treasury officials last month, in which he set out his five priorities. Along with fiscal discipline and making life more affordable, John Healey said that growth, backing British business and creating wealth would be his mission. These three priorities are critical. But […]

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Public Alternative Asset Managers See Wealth AUM Rise

August 13, 2026

Alternative asset managers wrapped up second-quarter earnings in recent weeks, with most reporting continued success in raising capital from the wealth channel, declines in redemption requests on select funds and teasers about additional product development. Publicly traded alternative asset managers that discussed the wealth channel included Apollo, Ares, Blackstone, Blue Owl, Brookfield, Carlyle, EQT, […]

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Prominent U.S. Asset Manager Bets on Zurich as a Launchpad for Europe

August 12, 2026

Calamos Investments is positioning Switzerland at the heart of its international expansion strategy. CEO John Koudounis views Zurich not only as one of the world’s leading financial centers but also as the ideal base from which to grow the firm’s European business. The US asset manager is betting on innovative investment solutions spanning private […]

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Temenos announces new share buyback program of up to CHF 100m

August 12, 2026

Temenos AG has announced a new share buyback program of up to CHF 100m, which will commence on August 13, 2026 and last until February 26, 2027 at the latest. The shares will be repurchased through the ordinary trading line and will be used for general corporate purposes, including employee equity incentive plans and/or […]

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UBP Weekly View – US labour loses momentum, markets look through to earnings

August 11, 2026

Global equities resumed their upward trend on fading macro and geopolitical risks, renewed AI enthusiasm, and solid corporate earnings, even as energy lagged behind with the weaker oil price. The US dollar weakened ahead of inflation data, major currencies firmed up, and gold benefited from a shift towards defensive assets. Macroeconomics Over the […]

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Wealthy HKers prioritize immersive travel over property, spending HK$30,000 monthly: survey

August 11, 2026

Nearly half of affluent Hongkongers consider immersive travel as one of their life goals, more than double the proportion who prioritize property ownership, with high-net-worth individuals spending nearly HK$30,000 a month exploring the world, a survey by Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) showed. The bank’s Hong Kong Travel Value Report 2026, released on Tuesday, […]

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Europe’s hot stock markets are creating a buzz among investors

August 10, 2026

Europe’s stock market is firing on all cylinders and drawing money managers who say this rally will be more durable than just another short-term trade. Whether it’s earnings, economic growth, sentiment surveys or fund flows, market metrics across the board show a major shift is underway in European stocks. The price action reflects that. […]

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Private pensions are a publicly subsidised gift to the wealthy

August 10, 2026

Private pensions are a privilege for the lucky few and a curse for everyone else. Sold as a saviour for what would otherwise be a ruinous old age, they have become pernicious financial vehicles that allow an older generation to hoodwink younger generations, who also seek security in their latter years. To make matters […]

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Shifting gears: UBP colleagues get on their bikes

August 7, 2026

In June, UBP once again participated in the Switzerland-wide Bike to Work challenge. Split into 23 teams, 88 participants pedalled with enthusiasm, collectively covering 18,500 kilometres. Bike to Work is Switzerland’s largest bike promotion campaign, with over 3,000 companies participating annually. At UBP, our colleagues once again showed team spirit and determination: on average, […]

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House prices steady but mortgage rate outlook clouds market

August 7, 2026

“Lloyds’ latest house price index shows average UK property values were steady in July, leaving the average home worth £299,253. “The housing market is increasingly at the mercy of events far beyond the UK housing sector itself. From geopolitical tensions in the Middle East to shifting expectations for interest rates, buyers are having to […]

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Why Are Millionaires Leaving The UK in 2026?

August 6, 2026

There are now fewer millionaires living in Britain than at any time since 2008, a new report has found. The Adam Smith Institute, a think tank and lobbying group, says that the number of inflation-adjusted millionaires living in the UK has fallen by 7 per cent since 2024. The number of British adults […]

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