Managers of Wealth

Round-Up of Expert Predictions for 2022

The findings also show information technology, health care and infrastructure are seen as the most attractive sectors for private markets in 2022.

How many people in the world can afford a 10,000,000 EUR property in Saint Tropez?

In a world with surging global inflation rates, predicted to grow by 4.7% in 2022, Saint Tropez has become even more attractive thanks to its historically stable and ever increasing property values.

Volatile Credit Risk Models

Although the pandemic has depressed the macroeconomic outlook, a significant increase in defaults has not been observed yet.

THREE more countries to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2022?

El Salvador made history in September by becoming the first country in the world to make Bitcoin an official currency alongside the U.S. dollar.

CIO Viewpoint – Lombard Odier

At Lombard Odier we dedicate significant resources into understanding currencies through a range of models, backed by observations from our local teams.

How air travel changed in 2021

Attitudes to vaccine mandates for airline staff varied around the world, proving particularly contentious in the US, where Delta Air Lines and Southwest held out on making them compulsory for their workers.

How to Build a World-Class Champagne Collection

You can’t go wrong with fine champagnes from Krug, Louis Roederer, Pol Roger, Pommery, Bollinge and Dom Pérignon.

Billionaires Are Embracing Crypto in Case Money ‘Goes to Hell’

Peterffy, 77, said Greenwich, Connecticut-based Interactive Brokers will offer the ability to trade another five to 10 coins or so starting this month.

The Best Traditional American Bourbons and Whiskeys of 2021

Toast 2022 with a pour from one of these incredible American whiskeys.

2 Cryptocurrencies That Could Outpace Bitcoin

These altcoins could deliver wealth-building gains over the long term.

The future of the 1%: These are the 20 US colleges that produce the wealthiest grads

In a 2019 report, Wealth-X detailed the 20 American colleges with the most ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) alumni — grads worth more than $30 million.

2021- Looking in the Rear-View Mirror

Globally equity returns were quite mixed.

Why work from homers are buying in Barbados

The island’s market suffered after the global economic crisis of 2008, when financial mismanagement led to a bailout from the IMF.

'Life’s great pleasures’: The classic cars set to rise in value in 2022 – full list

CLASSIC cars are one of the gems of the UK's automotive industry, but a new guide has predicted which vintage vehicles are set to be the rising stars of the car enthusiast world.

Platforms must help advisers reduce carbon footprints

But the sales boss has called on the platform industry to look beyond what it’s already achieved, and set its eye on future innovation.

A Second Golden Age for Ticino Finance

If time is money, as the saying goes, then the shortened train ride is also a figurative light at the end of the tunnel for Switzerland's third largest financial hub.

5 ways derivatives could change the cryptocurrency sector in 2022

Retail and institutional investors love derivatives instruments. Here‘s how they could impact crypto markets in 2022.

Swiss Finance's Biggest Exits of 2021

Meanwhile Axel Weber is leaving his imprint on UBS: the former Bundesbanker took over 2012 and together with long-standing COE Sergio Ermotti fashioned the blueprint for a less-capital-absorbing investment bank in favor of wealth management.

Staying future focused

This paper helps you step through your wealth choices, the 'must do' actions and sets the framework for long-term thinking at a time when you need to make big decisions.

Bitcoin slump? Yes, but ignore the crypto deniers

“For the third consecutive year, Bitcoin has outperformed both stocks and gold.”

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