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Gen Z’s side hustles can be a double-edged sword

Weeks ago, deep in conversation with a friend, we were shocked to discover some recent overlap in our professional lives.   I am head of business development and investor relations at a family office that owns and operates a large music IP catalogue, while my friend works at a leading financial institution.   We swiftly […]
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Investors need to rethink the "factor" approach

Ulrike Hoffmann-Burchardi, Chief Investment Officer Americas and Global Head of Equities, shares her views on how portfolio management should be based more on themes such as innovation. This article was first published exclusively by the Financial Times.   Portfolio management should be based more on themes such as innovation   One topic that has struck […]
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Don't just do something, stand there!

Key points Periods of heightened uncertainty—driven by geopolitics, domestic politics, and technological disruption—may prompt families to reconsider their investment approach, but behavioral research suggests that frequent trading in response to market events can be counterproductive and may lead to lower net returns. Rather than reacting impulsively, families may benefit from disciplined strategies such as rebalancing […]
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BNP Paribas has been accelerating its support to the defence sector in 2025, with an additional €6.5 billion in investments and €2 billion in financing

Amid a geopolitical environment that could remain unstable for some time, defence has become a major strategic challenge for Europe. One year after announcing an acceleration of its support for the sector, BNP Paribas has published an initial progress report on its actions in this area.    In 2025, it increased its financing by €2 […]
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Population of UHNWIs grows by 5.4% in just six months, study finds

The global population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) has grown by 5.4% in just six months, reaching an estimated 510,810 individuals worldwide, analysis from Enness Global revealed.   The data highlighted that while the UK remains a major global wealth hub, London is increasingly facing competition from other international cities when it comes to attracting and […]
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Fit for the future of asset and wealth management

The takeaways Strategic clarity differentiates firms, but it’s not sufficient on its own. Roughly four in ten asset and wealth managers show alignment to a winning business model archetype, yet clarity without strong execution doesn’t create a durable advantage. More than half of firms show strength in one of the two dimensions we used to […]
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Michael Gold Explains Why Ultra-Wealthy Families Need Specialized Advisory Services

The ultra-high-net-worth population in the United States has reached nearly 200,000 families, a 20.5% increase from 2023 according to research firm Altrata. Globally, that figure now exceeds 484,000 individuals, with projections pointing to 676,970 by 2030.    For Michael Gold, founder and CEO of Gold Family Wealth in Westport, Connecticut, the numbers tell only part […]
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Beyond growth: an evening focused on how founders are rethinking wealth, risk and legacy

Founders Jaelle Ang and Angela Sim shared insights on scaling businesses, financial resilience and building long-term legacy in an event hosted by Tatler in partnership with HSBC   As conversations around entrepreneurship evolve, founders today are thinking far beyond scaling revenues. They are balancing ambition with discipline, impact with sustainability—and, increasingly, thinking more strategically about […]
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Sub-outsourcing to a strategic partner

BNP Paribas SA, (Italian Branch) Securities Services Division, client from 2014 – The Securities Services business line of BNP Paribas is the largest Custodian in Europe, and ranked #5 globally, providing its clients with Securities Services solutions closely integrated with the best-in-class capabilities of the Group’s other business lines.    These include treasury financing and […]
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AI: A global tale of creative destruction

In my April letter, I cover:   Artificial intelligence is now a part of the real economic landscape   AI spending by businesses has become a visible, measurable driver of economic activity, but its longer-term impact is challenging to predict.   Risks and rethinks as employment markets adapt   Technological change can create fresh demand […]
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