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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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How Singapore Family Offices Are Using Tokenized Alternatives While Managing Cross-Border Tax and Regulatory Risk

Asian family offices are navigating one of the most complex investment environments in recent memory. On one hand, tokenised alternatives, digital assets, and private markets offer compelling return opportunities beyond traditional equities and fixed income.    On the other, managing wealth across multiple jurisdictions introduces a layered web of tax obligations, regulatory requirements, and compliance […]
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New Research Reveals the Next Wealth Management Divide: AI Rewards Firms Built to Scale

The market is entering a new phase where innovation alone is no longer a differentiator, and AI in particular risks widening operational gaps across banking, wealth and asset management.  Weak foundations, poor execution and lack of strategic sourcing models are the structural barriers preventing institutions from translating technology investment into scalable, profitable growth.   Key […]
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Does Personal Advisory Have a Future? – 13 Bank Chiefs Weigh In

Read the responses of Marc Pictet, Anke Bridge Haux, Stefan Bollinger, Oliver Buomberger, Franco Polloni, Roman Pfranger, Gabriel Brenna, Serge Fehr, Camille Vial, Fabian Käslin, Stephan Vollert and Christel Rendu de Lint & Georg Schubiger.   AI is optimizing portfolios, low-cost ETFs are displacing active management, and execution-only platforms are gaining ground — while demand […]
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