06/01/2023
A bumpy path to US dollar weakening
As an unexpectedly resilient US economy keeps kicking expectations of a recession into the future, the dollar has been supported in recent months.
Comment & Analysis
06/01/2023
Rents in Switzerland About to Go Up
Landlords are expected to pass on the increases to tenants which in turn, could fuel inflation.
06/01/2023
Swiss cash fans remain a force
The largest change can be seen in the payment apps
06/01/2023
How asset managers keep costs under control
The transformation is taking place in an environment of high market uncertainty, rising interest rates and a decline in assets under management (AuM).
06/01/2023
Dubai attracts Billionaires: $2.5b to be invested in luxury real estate in 2023
Collectively, these individuals own 851 properties worldwide, with a combined net worth estimated at $3.2 billion.
06/01/2023
Deutsche Bank publishes details of its sustainability strategy in residential real estate
The white paper provides first-time disclosure of financed emissions in the residential real estate sector in Deutsche Bank’s loan portfolio.
05/31/2023
Meet our new Senior Partner: Jeremy Gordon
In this article, Jeremy outlines his unconventional route into law, what has kept him at the firm for over 33 years and his priorities as Senior Partner.
05/30/2023
Why the GCC’s wealthy are seeking sustainable investments
Investors realise that incorporating ethical criteria into investments will lead to better returns and reduced risk
05/30/2023
Apex Group sets out Ireland expansion plans with the creation of new jobs at Limerick office
This announcement follows continued organic and acquisitive growth for Apex Group in Ireland, including the recent client win of Boston Partners for Management Company Services and planned acquisition of the Irish depositary business of Bank of America.
05/30/2023
Rise in USDCNY should see limits amid China’s recovery
While there could be further near-term upside risk for USDCNY as markets await Beijing’s next move, we maintain our medium-term bearish USDCNY view and expect the pair to reach 6.60 by year-end.
05/30/2023
UBP’s Ivan Wong on being a pure play amid mergers and bank failures
In the wake of the UBS and Credit Suisse merger and US bank collapses, the family-owned bank is playing up its asset management proposition and steady tier 1 ratio to net clients in Asia.
05/30/2023
The Second Wave At Credit Suisse Is About to Roll
After all, Julius Baer did announce that it had hired nearly 40 new relationship managers since the beginning of the year.
05/30/2023
SJP begins search for CEO Croft’s successor
The advice giant has hired headhunters to scope out a new chief executive.
05/30/2023
Trends, diversification and relative value in private debt
Coming into 2023, it was generally accepted that a rising-rate environment would be positive for the banking sector, as net interest margins would improve.
05/30/2023
Award-winning Coutts debit card – a planet-friendly way to support a good cause
Our new debit card combines social and ecological inspiration and supports the Coutts Charitable Foundation.
05/29/2023
Peter Fanconi: «Asset Managers Need to Move Fast»
Just back from a trip to Indonesia, Blue Orchard chairman Peter Fanconi spoke about how the country's economy depends on microfinancing and what the terms and conditions of these loan instruments look like.
05/26/2023
How Partnerships Magnify the Impact of Philanthropy
Singapore’s wealth management sector can provide a blueprint for the future of philanthropy
05/26/2023
The CLIC Chronicles: Meet Vever, the 7th generation iconic jewellery house on a sustainability mission
To the House’s traditional values of artistic innovation, French know-how, and quality craftsmanship, they are adding a commitment to sustainability and supply-chain transparency.
05/26/2023
'Wealthy walkers' urged to pay to halt decline of Scotland’s eroding mountain paths
The problem has soared in the wake of the pandemic, as increased numbers of walkers sought solace in the beauty of the Scottish hills and mountains.
05/26/2023
Credit Suisse Research Institute publishes third study exploring the success of small countries
The latest study updates the theoretical framework from previous editions to define small countries and expands its sample size to include all 193 UN member states.