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In early March 2026, senior leaders from across the financial sector gathered in Zurich for a discussion hosted by NZZ Finanzplatz on the future of artificial intelligence in finance. Among the participants was Ian Keates, CEO of Altoo AG. What became evident during that exchange was not enthusiasm for another technological cycle, but a recognition that something more structural is underway. Artificial intelligence is already embedded across the industry. The more pressing question is how institutions retain control once it begins to influence financial decisions in meaningful ways. Here, Ian shares his thoughts on the impact of AI in the
The World Economic Forum in Davos is rarely about announcements. Its significance lies in the informal exchanges where political leaders, central bankers, regulators and corporate executives test assumptions against one another. In 2026, those conversations exposed a growing tension between ambition and institutional capacity. Across technology, finance and public policy, expectations of what systems are meant to deliver increasingly outpaced what organisations are able to govern, integrate and explain.
According to current statistics, your wealthiest clients are likely to have a rather uniform personal profile. According to research from Wealth-X, the global population of ultra-high net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) is 89% male, with an average age of 65. In the near future, however, the population of wealth owners will include more women, Great Wealth Transfer recipients, and affluent earners having just crossed the high net worth threshold. This article outlines what you should know to best position yourself to serve tomorrow’s digital-native investors.
As a wealth manager, do your clients take your advice entirely at face value? If not, they probably have good reasons. After all, they most likely became wealthy by thinking analytically. You should not expect them to stop that analysis just because you are providing the answers. Fortunately, their difficult questions can hold immense value for both you and them. A sophisticated digital wealth platform can help you extract and unlock that value.
In today’s increasingly digitalised financial landscape, all forward-thinking wealth professionals face a shared set of challenges in consolidating, analysing, and visualising data as they monitor investments. For family officers in particular, these challenges involve three specific challenges. Here we suggest how you can successfully address them.
Supercomputers have revolutionised the field of computing, enabling scientists, researchers, and industries to tackle complex problems and make groundbreaking discoveries. These high-performance machines are capable of processing vast amounts of data and performing calculations at unprecedented speeds. Let's explore the most powerful supercomputers in the world, their capabilities, and the impact they have on various fields of study and industry.
The 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) is now taking place in the beautiful town of Davos, Switzerland. It brings together a wide range of world leaders and thinkers. A focus on artificial intelligence (AI) at Davos this year – alongside perennial issues related to geoeconomics and climate change – indicates the significant extent to which this innovative technology is expected to shape our world.
Automated, algorithm-driven investment platforms, commonly known as robo-advisors, have emerged as a convenient solution for portfolio management. While able to serve as an alternative to human financial advisors for fee-sensitive clients preferring a do-it-yourself approach, robo-advisors can also provide a valuable tool for traditional, relationship-driven wealth management firms to provide superior services. This article describes how.

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