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Wealthy women want alternatives, but why haven’t their advisors discussed it?

May 20, 2026

High-net-worth women are eager to add alternative investments to their portfolios, but most are still sitting on the sidelines, mostly because their advisors have never brought it up. That is the central finding of a new survey from Brookfield's Alts Institute, conducted by CoreData on behalf of Brookfield's private wealth business. The research examined […]

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What the ultra-wealthy are really doing to live longer

May 20, 2026

Longevity has been having quite a moment among the super-rich. No longer just wellness, it's become a far more exacting pursuit, with the same discipline once reserved for portfolios now applied to the body itself. From full-body scans to personalised drug protocols and biohacking, the options are expanding fast. So which treatments are UHNWs […]

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Away with the OECD minimum tax!

May 19, 2026

A study by the University of St. Gallen on the Swiss implementation of the minimum tax has delivered a damning verdict: In a changed geopolitical environment, the tax no longer fulfills its purpose, rests on shaky legal ground, and is also fiscally unproductive, if not harmful. Instead, a domestic supplementary tax is to be examined. […]

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Private markets reshape wealth management as alternatives drive portfolio diversification and revenue growth,says GlobalData

May 19, 2026

Alternative investments are rapidly transforming global wealth management, as private markets move from niche offerings to core portfolio allocations. Wealth managers are expanding access to private equity, private credit, infrastructure, and real assets to meet rising demand for diversification, resilience, and long-term returns. This structural shift is also strengthening revenue models by reducing reliance […]

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A time to reconnect: strengthening long‑standing partnerships in the Middle East

May 19, 2026

Across parts of the Middle East, there is a growing sense that daily life is beginning to find its rhythm once again. Schools, offices, communities and international travel links are gradually regaining momentum, although the recent period has been deeply challenging for many across the region. For those of us who work closely with […]

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Buying a UK wealth or asset manager: key legal issues for international investors

May 18, 2026

UK M&A in the financial services sector remains active following a strong 2025. Total disclosed deal value rose to £38bn last year, in part driven by a shift towards larger, strategic acquisitions. Inbound investment also increased, with non-UK buyers increasing their acquisitions and total inbound deal value rising to £30.3bn in 2025. Wealth management […]

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Building Trust At Scale: How AI Can Make Financial Advice More Human

May 15, 2026

For years, the narrative around artificial intelligence in wealth management has framed it as a threat, with algorithms eventually replacing advisors, automating relationships and commoditizing trust. While it’s a compelling story, it’s the wrong one. The real opportunity in AI is elevating advisors, not replacing them. When used correctly, technology doesn’t distance advisors […]

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The New Capital Controllers

May 14, 2026

HIGHLIGHTS Financial conversations are finally catching up to the ambition and expertise that women have always possessed. Women are now demanding a more sophisticated and relevant dialogue. Women control 32% of the world’s wealth and that’s expected to rise to 50% by 20351 $124 trillion globally is expected to shift in the Great Wealth Transfer […]

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Deutsche Bank extends dbHedge Availability via smartTrade’s LiquidityFX

May 14, 2026

Deutsche Bank and smartTrade Technologies have announced the availability of the dbHedge algorithmic hedging solution as a new optional execution route on LiquidityFX, further enhancing the platform’s FX risk management capabilities for banks worldwide. The integration of dbHedge into LiquidityFX augments smartTrade’s existing, extensive toolset for internalising FX flow and managing risk, giving regional […]

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Gen Z could lose £69,900 in state pension as retirement costs soar

May 14, 2026

Rising state pension age to 68 mean Gen Z could miss out on two full years’ payments Rathbones explores required savings for a ‘comfortable’ retirement by age Younger savers may need more than double today’s pot to retire comfortably Generation Z could lose out on up to £69,900 in state pension income over the course […]

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Relocation Rollercoaster Brings Joy and Stress to Would-Be Homeowners Shows Research

May 14, 2026

New research from NatWest and Rightmove shows finding the right home, a better property or more space are the happiest moments of moving for around 95% of buyers, but there are ‘ups and downs’ 85% admitted they find moving home stressful, largely due to uncertainty NatWest and Rightmove are working together to provide instant digital […]

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It’s always been complicated

May 13, 2026

The best time to make a change was the first time we realised that what we had wasn’t what we needed. The second best time will always and forever be now. ‘It’s complicated’ is the world’s most frequently given non-answer. Why is your friend no longer talking to you? It’s complicated. Why […]

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