Client Relations
NextGen Wealth Management: Convenience Without Constraint
Clients rarely ask for more technology — they ask for fewer obstacles. Why NextGen wealth management must be simple without
August 27, 2026
Industry Insight
Disappear Or Merge
People often ask whether independent wealth managers will disappear. In most cases, this is unlikely to be how the transition
July 2, 2026
Technology & Trends
Invisible Banking
During a recent stay in Marrakech, one thing struck me almost immediately. Banks seemed to be everywhere. Branches, cash machines
June 30, 2026
Career Growth
Industry Consolidation
One number from the recent study “Independent Wealth Managers in Switzerland 2026” stands out: around 25% of firms are not
April 30, 2026
Career Growth
You Cannot Copy Trust
Private bankers today find themselves at a turning point. The idea of a private banker’s career crossroads is no longer
April 23, 2026
Industry Insight
Functional Location
“Location, location, location” is often misunderstood as a question of prestige or outlook. In reality, location is about options —
April 16, 2026
Career Growth
Private Bankers at a Crossroads 🔍💼
Private bankers today find themselves at a turning point. The idea of a private banker’s career crossroads is no longer
April 14, 2026
Technology & Trends
Fintech made us stronger.
Fintech did not kill the banks. It made them better. And it strengthened independent wealth managers. For years, the dominant
April 7, 2026
Industry Insight
Platzreife in Switzerland
The Ultimate Golf Licence for Private Bankers In Switzerland, obtaining the Platzreife golf licence is more than a sporting formality—it
July 26, 2025
Industry Insight
Swiss Wealth Landscape: What Comes After Credit Suisse?
When a giant like Credit Suisse disappears, it’s not just a brand that vanishes – it’s an institution that helped
July 25, 2025
Industry Insight
Weak USD 📉
In times of currency volatility, few developments carry as much weight as a weakening US dollar. For independent wealth managers
July 9, 2025
Industry Insight
What El Gouna and Swiss Wealth Managers Have in Common 🔍
At first glance, a Red Sea resort and a Swiss independent wealth management office couldn’t be further apart. But look
June 29, 2025
Explore the Wealth Management Blog Archive by Year
The vapa blog has covered Swiss independent wealth management since 2021. Each annual overview summarises the year in markets and wealth management and lists every article published in it:
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