Industry Insight
A Discipline, Not a Given
For decades, wealth management rested on a quiet assumption: that the future would differ from the present without becoming unrecognisable.
July 14, 2026
Personal Views
Davos 2026: A Western-Led Forum in Transition
The annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos has long positioned itself as a global platform for dialogue.
January 19, 2026
Industry Insight
Layers of Reality 2025
As the year draws to a close, 2025 leaves us with a clear reminder. Reality has layers, and each one
December 27, 2025
Career Growth
Bad Leaver Status and Client Transfers Explained 🚧🤝
When a Private Banker leaves a bank to join an Independent Wealth Manager, the “Bad Leaver” clause often becomes relevant.
October 9, 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
Investing
Understanding Economic Conditions
Introduction Economic conditions shape not only national policies but also personal financial decisions. From inflation to depression, each phase of
April 21, 2025
Investing
Trade War Drama – Who’s Bleeding Most? 🔥
The US-China trade war drama continues with no end in sight. Tariffs increase, negotiations stall, and both governments hold firm.
April 17, 2025
Personal Views
Made for America? Who Really Pays the Price in Global Trade📱
It’s been a demanding stretch for Swiss independent wealth managers. Markets are restless, headlines are loud, and tariffs are again
April 13, 2025
Investing
April 2025 Market Rebound
What the 9 April Rally really Means for Investors – and Why the Biggest Stock Market Gains Often Come When
April 10, 2025
Personal Views
Tariffs Trump: Market Fallout 2025
President Donald Trump’s new tariff strategy is sending shockwaves through global markets. In early April 2025, the U.S. administration imposed
April 7, 2025
Personal Views
Quarterly Review Q1-2025 🌍
Markets moved fast in Q1 — and not always in a straight line. For investors, it was a quarter full
April 1, 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
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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