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
Industry Insight
Decoding Wealth Management 📊
Wealth management can feel like a maze. Jargon, numbers, and endless strategies confuse even seasoned wealth managers. But what if
January 11, 2025
Regulations
Retroactive Finance Rules: Legal Yesterday, a Crime Today? 📜
Imagine cruising 🚗 down a Swiss motorway at 120 km/h, comfortably following the speed limit of the day. No issues,
December 3, 2024
Industry Insight
Strategic Moves: Lessons from a Grandmaster ♟️
Yesterday, I attended an inspiring event that blended high-level strategic moves with hands-on insights. Learning directly from a chess grandmaster
November 13, 2024
Industry Insight
Breaking Boundaries 🚀
This week, I was privileged to participate in a transformative “Breaking Boundaries” event hosted by Switzerland’s world-leading wealth manager. The
November 8, 2024
Personal Views
The Night of All Nights: US Election 2024! 🌌✨
As the world tunes in to the US Election 2024, the stark contrast between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s policies
November 5, 2024
Personal Views
Harris or Trump: Who’s Better for Our Industry’s Future? 🌎
Disclaimer: The image is sourced from the Library of Congress via Unsplash and was originally published on January 27, 2020.
November 5, 2024
Personal Views
Reflecting on Campaign Fundraising 💡
Kamala Harris recently raised a staggering $1 billion in campaign fundraising, outpacing her rivals in what is shaping to be
October 27, 2024
Personal Views
Why Portugal Attracts the Wealthy ☀️
During my short stay in Lisbon, I noticed quite a bit of wealth. 🌍Here’s why this sunny paradise is drawing
September 12, 2024
Personal Views
WEF2024 in Davos: Rebuilding Trust in a Fractured World
As the scenic Davos gears up for the World Economic Forum 2024, the focus is on a pivotal theme: “Rebuilding
January 12, 2024
Technology & Trends
Shaping the Future: The Rise of Chinese Electric Cars on the Global Market 🌍🚀
Revolutionary changes are here! A recent FT article highlighted that the automotive industry is embracing an era of greener and
January 7, 2024
Regulations
Reflecting on PEP Status (Politically Exposed Persons) 🌐
🤔 Inspired by yesterday’s post about the venerable Alfred Escher, it led me to ponder the following question: 🤔 In
December 8, 2023
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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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