Client Relations
Asia’s Most Onboardable Fortunes: 15 UHNWIs Without an Operating Company (2026)
Same honesty note as the Africa edition: of all the regions in this series, Asia is the hardest to turn
August 17, 2026
Politically exposed person
Client Relations
Latin America’s Most Onboardable Fortunes: 30 UHNWIs Without an Operating Company (2026)
Geneva has run Latin American money for the better part of a century. Indeed, the Romandy private-banking desks grew up
August 10, 2026
Client Relations
Africa’s Most Onboardable Fortunes: 15 UHNWIs Without an Operating Company (2026)
A quick, honest disclaimer before the list: of all the editions in this series, Africa is the one where a
August 2, 2026
Client Relations
Europe’s Most Onboardable Fortunes: 30 UHNWIs Without an Operating Company (2026)
Every January, the famous rich lists arrive, and they tell private bankers roughly the same story. As a rule, the
July 15, 2026
Regulations
Western Influence in PEP Checks
A Challenge for Global Wealth Managers Imagine an independent wealth manager in Zurich, London or Singapore losing a promising client
July 14, 2025
Personal Views
From Pharaohs to Brussels – Is Europe Facing Its Own Civilisational Decline? 🌍
Thinking in generations means recognising the signs of historical shift. Ancient Egypt once stood as a beacon of civilisation, rich
June 27, 2025
Regulations
The Evolution of KYC in Swiss Wealth Management
From Reputation to Regulation — And What Comes Next Once, it was enough for a client to appear in the
June 7, 2025
Regulations
Understanding Money Laundering, Bribery and Corruption
Financial crime continues to challenge global institutions, erode public trust, and damage economies. Among the most significant forms of such
June 4, 2025
Investing
Billions Move Faster Than Ever 💸
8 May 2025. A date that might pass unnoticed—unless you watch markets closely or remember 2010. Back then, the EU
May 8, 2025
Regulations
PEP Checks: A Challenge
A Growing Challenge for Independent Wealth Managers For independent wealth managers, ensuring compliance is not just a regulatory checkbox—it’s a
April 19, 2025
Industry Insight
Strategic Resilience
🌍 Navigating the post-Trump era is a adaptability and (strategic) resilience masterclass. For Swiss independent wealth managers, his presidency offers
January 20, 2025
Personal Views
The WEF 2025: Global? 🌏
The World Economic Forum 2025 is about to begin. Once again, Davos, Switzerland, will take centre stage. Leaders from politics,
January 18, 2025
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