Managers of Wealth

UBP: Asian «Connector Economies» a Key Opportunity

There are certain goods that will become increasingly restrictive when directly traded between economies of the two blocs.

Singapore banks face margin pressures in 2025 as interest rates head south

The three banks will report their full-year 2024 earnings in February, and they are expected to show net income growth.

Billionaire wealth surges by $2 trillion in 2024, three times faster than the year before, while the number of people living in poverty has barely changed since 1990

An average of nearly four new billionaires were minted every week.

Weekly Market Commentary: A second Trump US presidential term starts this week, and markets will be paying close attention

Last week saw a decent start to the latest calendar quarterly results season, with the big US banks in particular delivering a strong set of numbers.

Paradeplatz 8: The CS logo is gone

It is more than just a bank building: the historic building at Paradeplatz 8 has become a symbol of the Swiss financial center.

Schroders to cut 3% of staff in new CEO’s growth bid

The firm becomes the latest asset manager to implement job culls, with the wider industry under pressure.

Private firefighters highlight wealth divide in ruined Los Angeles

Instead of calling city and country fire services, Los Angeles’ rich seemed content to hire private firefighters to save their homes.

Grid congestion gets companies negotiating with grid operators

The bank believes companies should seek more cooperation and negotiate jointly with grid operators to ease the pressure on the power grid.

Private banking: four economists share their forecasts for 2025

In Switzerland, there will be no escaping the strong franc, or “the fitness programme for Swiss companies” – but negative interest rates are unlikely to return.

What It Means To Be Wealthy In Spain

Spain consistently ranks as one of the best countries to visit, famed for its food, climate, landscapes, and culture.

iM Global Partner mourns the passing of Philippe Uzan

His passing is a tremendous loss to all who knew and worked with him.

How ‘The Courage To Be Disliked’ Can Increase Your Wealth In 2025

Aided by its curious title, The Courage To Be Disliked is a parabolic conversation between a youth and a philosopher

Raiffeisen Transaction Price Index: Condominium prices rise sharply

Compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, single-family homes now cost 4.2 percent more and condominiums 2.4 percent more.

Former BSI Asia chief describes his view of the 1MDB scandal

Although he was in the midst of the maelstrom of dramatic events, no charges were ever brought against the Swiss banker.

Elon Musk alienates pension funds with mega salary

The fund also considered costs, returns and the requirements for responsible investments in its decision to sell the investment.

The UAE’s Hedge Fund Boom: Lessons from an Emerging Financial Services Powerhouse

The shift in hedge fund location seems to be a long-term affair.

Natural Disasters: The Billion Dollar Bill for Munich Re

That climate change is exacerbating natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, or large-scale fires is no longer in doubt

Nannette Hechler-Fayd’herbe on the implications of Trump’s inauguration and economic outlooks for Europe and Switzerland in 2025

The European economy will have to wait a long time for political stimuli.

Bringing Humanity to Private Client Work: Insights from Patricia Woo

Looking ahead to 2025, Patricia highlights her innovative approach of blending spirituality, psychotherapy, and legal expertise to holistically address family dynamics.

Stoneweg acquires Lausanne real estate asset manager

Real estate investor Stoneweg acquires majority stake in Fundim, giving it the opportunity to break into the residential sector.

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