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Allowing philanthropy to bloom as a long-term investment

The future of humanitarian aid may depend less on large institutions and more on trusted local organisations that understand communities from within.   Taban Shoresh has spent the past decade proving that point. The founder of The Lotus Flower was awarded an OBE in 2024 for services to refugees and displaced people and received the […]
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How wealth managers are tackling data fragmentation

Data fragmentation continues to be a significant challenge faced by the wealth management sector. While many are looking to improve their infrastructure and move towards a unified data layer, what exactly does that look like?   Advisors across the industry are still stuck with time-consuming admin work that limits their capacity to handle high-value tasks, […]
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Muzinich’s Torres makes the case for European private credit

European credit offers diversification away from US-centric risks. While the US market has become increasingly competitive, with tighter spreads and lower yields as more capital has flowed in, Europe remains relatively less crowded and more stable in spreads, especially in the lower mid-market segment.   “European private debt typically offers wider spreads and higher yields […]
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Deutsche Bank joins Singapore’s gold clearing initiative as clearing member

Deutsche Bank has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Singapore Exchange (SGX) and other industry participants to become a gold clearing bank and support the development of Loco Singapore, Singapore’s over-the-counter (OTC) gold clearing system.   Led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA), the initiative […]
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The 2026 Australian Wealth Management Summit returns

The one-day summit will explore alternative investments from private equity and real assets to private credit, infrastructure, and digital assets which are playing an increasingly central role in institutional and wholesale strategies.     The 2026 program will feature keynote presentations and panels focused on the major trends transforming the industry, including:  Navigating a Fragmented Global Market: Where […]
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Ultra-rich Americans are moving cash out of the market and hoarding historic levels. Here’s where they’re putting it

High net worth individuals — typically those with $1 million or more in investable assets — held large portions of their total portfolio in cash in 2024. According to a survey conducted by Goldman Sachs, wealthy individuals park roughly 20% of their net worth in cash and cash equivalent holdings (1).   Higher market volatility […]
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8 Wealth Planning lessons we can learn from the World Cup

What you need to know Effective wealth plans are built around your personal circumstances and long-term objectives, not market trends or someone else's strategy. Passing wealth on efficiently is just as important as growing it. Review your plan regularly, particularly after major life events such as retirement, a business sale or receiving an inheritance. Expert […]
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How do I begin to collect Modern art?

In 2025, the global art market staged a slight recovery, growing by 4% year-on-year according to The Art Basel and UBS Art Market Report.    But, whereas ultra-contemporary art drove the recovery in the years following the pandemic, in 2025 the uplift came from high-value collections of early- and mid-20th-century art. This is a trend […]
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The UK Wealth Exodus: How To Manage The Reputation Risk

Recent shifts in the U.K.’s tax regime have sent ripples through the global wealth ecosystem, prompting wealthy individuals and family offices to reassess their residency and business footprints.   For high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) and their teams considering relocation to Europe, the journey is about much more than taxation—it’s about reputation, trust and strategic positioning in […]
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