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Is there a perfect time to enter the equity market?

Equity market volatility and short‑term declines are uncomfortable but common, and history shows that negative returns can precede long‑term periods of subsequent growth. Our analysis highlights that an ‘unlucky investor’ who repeatedly invests just before market downturns could still significantly outperform cash over time. In our view, disciplined investing, time spent in equity markets, and […]
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Baby boomers have now ‘gobbled up’ nearly one-third of America’s wealth share, and they’re leaving Gen Z and millennials behind

Older Americans may be trading in hustling for retirement, but that hasn’t stopped them from getting richer.   Baby boomers now hold a record high of the United States’ wealth, Apollo chief economist Torsten Slok noted in a December blog post, citing Federal Reserve data. Compared to 1989, when those over 70 years old held […]
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CEOs of Swiss companies are taking a step back.

According to an analysis by the corporate governance specialists at Swipra, the increase in executive compensation at Swiss companies lags behind that of their counterparts abroad.    The votes on the sustainability report indicate a gradual shift away from a purely formalistic approach to compliance.   Corporate governance service provider Swipra Services has released an […]
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Competition promotes free offers for personal accounts

The fees for maintaining a personal account at a Swiss bank vary considerably. The number of banks offering fee-free accounts including a debit card has increased. However, those who don't compare prices still end up paying significantly more.   According to a market survey by the comparison service Moneyland, the costs for private accounts range […]
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Singapore leads Southeast Asia in ultra-rich population

Singapore is home to the largest ultra-high-net-worth population in Southeast Asia, counting 7,171 individuals who each own at least US$30 million in wealth.   The number of UHNW people in the city-state has increased by 54.5% over the last five years and is projected to climb to 10,497 by 2031, according to The Wealth Report […]
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The Challenges of the Wealth Management Industry in a Changing Environment, According to Its CEOs

Amid the ups and downs of the markets and the trends among high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients, the landscape of the wealth management business looks very different from the traditional private banking of the past.    Before an audience of financial industry professionals gathered at the Funds Society Leaders Summit in Miami, senior executives from Bolton […]
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Schroders Capital evolves ILS platform with integration of tokenisation capability

Schroders Capital’s Private Debt & Credit Alternatives (PDCA) team, together with a leading global reinsurance company, Hannover Re, today unveils the integration of an innovative tokenised capability into its insurance-linked securities (ILS) investment platform.    This milestone includes the execution of the first real-world collateralised reinsurance transaction through this platform.   This innovation has the […]
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AllianceBernstein Launches Active ETF Business in Europe

AllianceBernstein L.P. has announced the launch of its active ETF business in Europe, marking an expansion of the firm’s global ETF platform.    The launch introduces three Luxembourg‑domiciled UCITS fixed income ETFs: the AB Global Corporate Bond UCITS ETF, the AB USD Corporate Bond UCITS ETF and the AB EUR Corporate Bond UCITS ETF.   […]
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