A gentle ripple has become a deliberate current. High-net-worth families anchored in Europe are quietly expanding their private wealth operations to hubs such as Dubai and Singapore. This is not a retreat from Switzerland, which remains a cornerstone of global fiduciary trust, but a strategic broadening. The map of wealth management is not being redrawn in opposition, it’s being layered with new centres. The motive is not unkindness to tradition, but a desire for jurisdictions that offer agility, clarity, and optionality. As one adviser put it to the Financial Times, family offices in Dubai “can be quieter. That’s more desirable
Technology is reshaping every industry, and finance is no exception. Fintechs — financial technology companies — are at the forefront of this transformation. While mass-market fintechs like Revolut, Klarna, and Robinhood dominate headlines with their focus on streamlining finances for consumers and retail investors, UHNWIs have a fundamentally different requirement: leveraging technology to liberate themselves and their advisors to focus on the strategic decisions, relationships, and communications that humans handle better than machines.
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
The gaming industry has become a global phenomenon, captivating millions of people around the world. With advances in technology and the increasing popularity of online and mobile gaming, the industry has experienced exponential growth. In 2023, the market capitalisation of the largest gaming companies reached billions of dollars, solidifying their position as major players in the industry.
Rapid globalisation and a dynamic geopolitical landscape are leading to significant changes in crossborder migration patterns. The passports of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain tied for first place in this year’s Passport Index from leading residency and citizenship by investment advisory Henley & Partners.
Millennials and Gen Zers, born roughly between the early 1980s and mid-2010s, are not only the largest demographic groups but are also driving significant changes in consumer behaviour, work trends, and investment preferences. Here we explore the potential impact of these generations on the economy, delving into their characteristics, preferences, and the emerging trends that are shaping the financial world.
As the new year unfolds, the business landscape is poised for significant transformation. The upcoming megatrends of 2024 promise to redefine industries, reshape strategies, and create both challenges and opportunities for companies worldwide. Let's delve into the five most important ones to watch this year.
Twenty-two countries have endorsed the goal of tripling the world's nuclear power capacity by 2050 compared to the rate at which nuclear contributed to power generation in 2020. The signatories of the call at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, more commonly known as COP28, underlined the key role of nuclear energy in the fight against climate change.

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