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Vacations Only the Rich Can Afford

Unless you save up for a long time or receive an unexpected financial windfall, there are certain vacations that you might never be able to afford.    But for the affluent, there are virtually no limits on where they can go or how much they can spend on their vacation.    This allows for some […]

More Money, Literally More Problems: Unique Estate Planning Concerns for the Ultra Wealthy

In the realm of personal finance, estate planning stands as a paramount consideration for those who have amassed substantial wealth.    For ultra-high-net-worth individuals – people with over $30 million in investable assets – the complexities and implications of legacy planning become even more pronounced.    While it’s often tempting to delay such discussions, proactively […]

China’s ultra-rich Gen Zs flock home as global tensions rise

FOR years, the Harvard College China Forum brought business moguls to the university’s oak-panelled rooms, including Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma, Xiaomi’s Lei Jun, Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman and Bridgewater Associates’s Ray Dalio.   These leading lights of the business world are there at the invitation of students, some of whom also happen to be the […]

Philanthropy: When Good Intentions Aren’t Enough

Good intentions aren’t enough to make a difference in philanthropy. LGT specialists Julia Kleiser and Rocco Baldinger tell how to avoid the most common pitfalls in giving.   Rocco Baldinger and Julia Kleiser, the philanthropy and foundations sector is undergoing a major shift. What are the primary challenges?   Baldinger: It’s a very dynamic time […]
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