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McKinsey: Global households got $40 trillion richer in 2025 as the paper wealth economy swelled to $1.8 quadrillion

July 27, 2026

Global households added a record $40 trillion in wealth in 2025, pushing total household net worth to $570 trillion—a 7.3% jump that outpaced the 5.9% average growth rate seen since 2000—as the world’s overall balance sheet of assets swelled to nearly $1.8 quadrillion, according to the McKinsey Global Institute’s newly released “Global Balance Sheet 2026: […]

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Slower, not weaker: What our growth indicator is telling us

July 27, 2026

Our proprietary economic growth indicator has moved from a period of economic expansion to one of slower growth momentum, signalling that growth is still improving but at a more measured pace. An earlier tightening signal from our policy indicator pointed to a less supportive backdrop. Pressure is now visible in interest-rate-sensitive areas, particularly housing, but […]

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Altiant global luxury and asset management (GLAM) monitor

July 27, 2026

Welcome to the newest edition of Altiant’s Global Luxury and Asset Management (GLAM) Monitor. The monitor focuses on the behaviours and sentiments of our panel of validated global affluent/High Net Worth Individuals. For GLAM, we have now conducted 15,000 interviews to construct a comprehensive and evolving view of luxury sentiment and behaviour. The eight […]

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World Wealth Report: Two million more people became millionaires in 2025

July 27, 2026

The number of high-net-worth individuals across the world rose by almost 2 million in 2025. Their collective wealth increased by 8.7% to a record $98.3 trillion (€86.2trn), the largest annual jump since 2018, according to Capgemini's World Wealth report. But what's causing that increase in wealth, are Europeans experiencing the boom and does a […]

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How HNWIs found a taste for fine wine as an alternative asset

July 24, 2026

We all know, of course, that the acronym HNWI stands for ‘high-net-worth individual’, but Mark Johnson-Hill, owner of Bordeaux vineyard Château Méaume, believes it can also be used to describe two distinct types of people when it comes to fine wine. “First, there’s the High-Net-Worth Imbiber. They see fine wine as a consumption asset […]

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Are millennials failing to protect their future?

July 24, 2026

At a glance Many people assume insurance is something they can think about later, so they don’t take the time to understand how it could protect them and their loved ones. There are different types of insurance available, covering a wide range of circumstances, priorities and needs. It’s common to wait until a major milestone […]

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Curation tips for building an investment-grade wine cellar

July 24, 2026

Fine wine occupies a unique space at the intersection of passion and investment. Much like art or classic cars, wine offers both appreciative pleasure and long-term value potential. Each wine is defined by its ability to age, becoming rarer, and consequently more valuable over time. However, value creation must respect certain rules and a […]

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Luxury Assets and Family Governance: Managing Yachts, Jets and Art

July 23, 2026

How does JTC Private Office help families manage luxury assets such as superyachts, corporate jets and art as part of wider family wealth planning? Assets such as superyachts are the ultimate affairs of the heart and we have vast experience in this industry. However, our focus tends to be from the owners’ perspective and […]

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UK businesses see Defence Investment Plan as catalyst for growth but call for clearer procurement and finance support

July 23, 2026

40 per cent of UK businesses surveyed across multiple sectors1 expect to increase their involvement in UK defence over the next year 66 per cent say the Defence Investment Plan will create meaningful growth opportunities for UK firms 48 per cent expect a positive impact on their region; 38 per cent expect a positive impact […]

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Invested as One: Northern Trust Grants Employees Company Stock

July 22, 2026

Northern Trust has announced Invested as One, a new employee ownership initiative under which eligible employees working at the company as of June 30, 2026, will receive up to 10 shares of Northern Trust common stock. Through Invested as One, Northern Trust is expanding ownership across its workforce and providing employees with a direct […]

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Hong Kong Asset Management and Private Equity Outlook

July 22, 2026

Welcome to the Hong Kong Asset Management and Private Equity Outlook, where we review the major trends and consider the developments that lie ahead for the industry. Assets under management for Hong Kong’s asset and wealth management industry rose 20% to a record HKD 42,202 billion in 2025, surpassing the previous peak set in […]

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Bank stocks have further to run

July 22, 2026

key takeaways. Large US banks have reported exceptional earnings, and valuations have also risen, leading to questions over the sustainability of both trends Some drivers of second quarter strength will not be repeated. However, we see robust earnings growth ahead for US and European banks, given a solid economic backdrop and improving loan growth, with […]

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