Earlier this month, some of the world’s most influential movers and shakers in business and politics convened in Davos for the 2025 World Economic Forum. While what they discussed addressed critical issues shaping the global economy and political order, we recommend that family officers also zoom out and consider how these discussions were structured and enabled by data. WEF participants – like all family office clients, whether they attended Davos this year or not – demand clear, accurate data and depend on expert teams to provide it.
The 2025 World Economic Forum was the first not to be under the operational leadership of Klaus Schwab, who founded the organization in 1971 as the European Management Forum. While the global politicoeconomic landscape has evolved significantly since then, Schwab remained remarkably consistent – and successful – in focusing on three increasingly important aspects of global cooperation. Ultra high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) should consider not only the importance of these aspects but also how he addressed them through his leadership.
A wave of technological innovation is transforming the way the world’s wealthiest manage their assets. Artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing are no longer futuristic concepts - they are reshaping wealth management today. Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), describes this era as a “societal revolution,” where collaboration and innovation will determine success across industries, including financial services.
Each year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos spotlights a set of thematic priorities deemed essential for business and political leaders to discuss as they direct the course of multinational corporations and national policies. While not every ultra-high-net-worth individual (UHNWI) attends this prestigious gathering or directly steers the trajectory of a company or country, all UHNWIs can leverage WEF thematic priorities as tools for charting their own personal financial priorities in the year ahead. To facilitate “Mini Davos” brainstorming sessions, in this article we present the thematic priorities on the 2025 WEF agenda and suggest how UHNWIs can align
The wealth management industry is at a crossroads. Shaped by evolving client expectations, technological advancements, and increasing regulatory scrutiny, wealth managers - including individual advisors, ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), and family offices - should balance delivering immediate value with building long-term resilience. This is not just a strategic objective but a critical imperative for survival in a rapidly transforming market.
As the World Economic Forum (WEF) prepares for its 54th annual meeting in Davos from January 20–24, 2025, Altoo is closely following this globally influential event, committed to contributing to discussions on the future of technology solutions. With its innovative digital wealth management platform, Altoo brings fresh insights to the challenges and opportunities highlighted at the forum. Through a series of upcoming articles, Altoo will explore how the key theme of this year’s gathering align with the evolution of wealth management, and how technology can be harnessed to drive industry-wide transformation.
The World Economic Forum (WEF), founded in 1971 by Professor Klaus Schwab, is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. With a mission to improve the state of the world, the WEF facilitates public-private cooperation to tackle global challenges, from economic inequality and climate change to technological innovation.
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