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Rising complexity drives family offices toward external specialists

Family offices are increasingly relying on third-party specialists for complex services as they face new challenges and expand their operations internationally, according to a global research by Ocorian.   The survey of family members and senior family office executives in Singapore found that third-party providers are most commonly used for personal financial management advice, cited […]
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Zurich's real problem is not the 20 million francs.

Shortly before the presentation of its half-year results, Zurich Insurance is facing enforcement proceedings from FINMA. The financial damage is likely to be manageable. Far more serious are the potential repercussions for its reputation.   There is no official press release, but rumors and an interview with Zurich Group CEO Mario Greco on Bloomberg , […]
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What ultra-wealthy families do differently with money, according to a UBS private wealth advisor

The largest handoff of private wealth in modern history is already underway. Cerulli Associates projects that wealth transferred through 2048 will total $124 trillion, with $105 trillion expected to flow to heirs and $18 trillion going to charity. More than half of that volume, roughly $62 trillion, is expected to come from high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth […]
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Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance takes effect: what you need to know

The Advance Decision on Life-sustaining Treatment Ordinance ("the Ordinance") officially comes into operation today. The Ordinance provides a statutory framework recognizing the legal status of (i) advance medical directives ("AMDs") and (ii) do-not-attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation orders ("DNACPR Orders").    This statutory regime enables the specification of certain life-sustaining treatments which are not to be administered […]
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Coutts London Prime Property Index Q2 2026 – Market rebounds as demand rises

Pricing Prime London prices increased by 4.3% during the second quarter of the year. However, values remain 5.6% lower than twelve months ago and 9.5% below their previous peak. In nominal terms, prices are effectively unchanged from thirteen years ago, highlighting the long-term underperformance of several Prime Central London markets.   Significant value opportunities remain […]
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AXA Global Private: Supporting the growth of high-net-worth clients

AXA Global Private offers clients with access to flexible, multi-jurisdictional wealth planning and lifestyle protection solutions, acting as a single-entry point for those with complex and global needs.   A connected ecosystem for wealth and protection AXA Global Private brings together a broad range of services in one integrated platform, combining traditional and specialty insurance, […]
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UBS plans equal weight SMI ETF

UBS is planning to launch an SMI Equal Weight ETF, according to information seen by Citywire.   This new ETF would follow SIX launching its SMI Equal Weight index in April.   The newly launched index allocates 5% to every constituent, allowing for smaller concentration in the largest Swiss companies including Nestlé and Roche. It […]
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Unicredit and Commerzbank: Only one remained in Switzerland

Jens Weidmann , chairman of the supervisory board of Commerzbank, has called on Unicredit to hold talks with Commerzbank's management. "Even though we would have preferred otherwise, the majority situation at the next general meeting is clear," he told Handelsblatt.   His statement is the first public signal from Commerzbank's management that it acknowledges the […]
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