In a world where data rivals oil in value, sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) are prioritizing data sovereignty to ensure that only they — and the wealthy governments they serve — control their critical financial information. UHNWIs and their advisors should take note: they can adopt SWF-inspired strategies to protect sensitive wealth data from geopolitical and cyber risks.
Sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) have long shaped financial markets through meticulous governance, multi-decade foresight, and strategic asset allocation. Now, a growing number of affluent families see parallels between SWFs’ institutional rigor and the framework required to achieve meaningful, long-term philanthropy. By weaving in principles like transparency, diversification, and disciplined governance — plus leveraging platforms such as Altoo’s for centralised oversight — families can better direct their capital toward sustained global impact.
Following our exploration of sovereign wealth fund (SWF) governance frameworks in our previous article, this second piece on the SWF-UHNWI connection examines how the investment strategies of these massive state-owned vehicles offer valuable principles that UHNWIs can adapt to their own wealth management approaches.
Rapid digitalization has turned cybersecurity into a paramount concern - especially for wealthy individuals and the institutions managing their assets. Altoo AG prides itself on safeguarding client wealth and sensitive data, combining cutting-edge technology with the confidence of Swiss data hosting. In this exclusive Altoo Insights interview, CEO Ian Keates shares how Altoo weaves security into its very DNA and offers practical tips for staying ahead of ever-evolving cyber threats.
Securing diversified wealth is a never-ending process. In this process, market and economic forces are among the most widely discussed and analysed factors when it comes to future-proofing portfolios.
On 3 February 2025, US President Trump signed an executive order to formulate a plan for creating a federal-level sovereign wealth fund (SWF). This initiative will obviously have implications for global markets, but it also invites UHNWIs to consider what can be learned through observing these massive state-owned investment vehicles in general. In many ways, SWFs' objectives mirror those of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and their families - both are focused on growing and preserving wealth across generations while balancing risk and opportunity. Starting with this piece on SWF governance, over the coming weeks we will explore the striking parallels between sovereign
At some point, all wealth owners lose direct control of their finances, and inadequate preparations around this hard truth – especially in case this point comes earlier than expected or in other unpredictable circumstances – are one of the greatest risks to a UHNWI's legacy. This article outlines three essential “legacy guardrails” the ultra-wealthy should have to protect the future of their wealth when they are not actively managing it.

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