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Shifting gears: UBP colleagues get on their bikes

In June, UBP once again participated in the Switzerland-wide Bike to Work challenge. Split into 23 teams, 88 participants pedalled with enthusiasm, collectively covering 18,500 kilometres.     Bike to Work is Switzerland’s largest bike promotion campaign, with over 3,000 companies participating annually. At UBP, our colleagues once again showed team spirit and determination: on average, […]
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House prices steady but mortgage rate outlook clouds market

“Lloyds’ latest house price index shows average UK property values were steady in July, leaving the average home worth £299,253.   “The housing market is increasingly at the mercy of events far beyond the UK housing sector itself. From geopolitical tensions in the Middle East to shifting expectations for interest rates, buyers are having to […]
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Why Are Millionaires Leaving The UK in 2026?

There are now fewer millionaires living in Britain than at any time since 2008, a new report has found.   The Adam Smith Institute, a think tank and lobbying group, says that the number of inflation-adjusted millionaires living in the UK has fallen by 7 per cent since 2024.   The number of British adults […]
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Why family-centric wealth management is the future for high-net-worth families in Asia

A shift is underway across wealth management in the Asia-Pacific region. According to Capgemini’s World Wealth Report 2025  and Knight Frank’s Wealth Insights in APAC 2025 report , Asia is poised to become the world’s most significant wealth creator.    The region possesses nearly one-third of the world’s high-net-worth assets , and its ultra-high-net-worth population […]
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ABN AMRO completes acquisition of NIBC

ABN AMRO has successfully completed the acquisition of NIBC. With all closing conditions fulfilled, including regulatory approvals, the acquisition marks an important step in ABN AMRO’s strategy. It strengthens ABN AMRO’s banking activities, reinforcing its position in the Dutch retail market. In the coming period, NIBC and ABN AMRO will take the next steps towards […]
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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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