According to the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), in 2024 there were more than $1 trillion in assets under management allocated towards achieving social and environmental benefits alongside financial returns. What are the most popular forms of these assets and how do family offices approach them? This article breaks down the key information.
The topic of sustainability is becoming increasingly important. But what is the opinion of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) so far? The research institute Resfutura has now published a relevant study.
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In an era of sustainability, one company is poised to revolutionise the cruise industry. Hurtigruten, a prominent Norwegian cruise line, has set its sights on a greener future with its ambitious Sea Zero project. This groundbreaking initiative aims to launch the world's first zero-emission cruise ship by 2030, marking a significant milestone in sustainable maritime travel.
Biodegradable plastics are a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics amid the global plastic pollution crisis. Growing consumer awareness and regulations are driving the biodegradable plastics market. This article provides industry insights, challenges, and key players.
With the number of global air passengers expected to double over the next two decades, the aviation sector faces a daunting challenge. However, through a combination of sustainable aviation fuels, technological advances, and carbon offsetting, the industry is determined to create a more sustainable future.
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Once synonymous with opulence, private jets now face a reckoning with environmental responsibility. As climate concerns mount, we explore the changing landscape of luxury travel, diving into the challenges and innovations that are shaping the future of private jet travel.
Organic solar cells - still a rather unknown technology, but one that has already caused quite a stir in the world of technology. In the market for renewable energies, a lot of potential is attributed to this product. The only question is: what are these organic solar cells, and are these types of solar cells already usable?
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has published a discussion article called "Prototype of a Green Classification Framework for Hong Kong" to seek views on the development and introduction of a green taxonomy for Hong Kong. But what exactly is it all about?
When her critics talk about climate activist Greta Thunberg, they like to portray the now 19-year-old Swede as a naïve as well as radical speaker who pursues noble goals - but loses sight of the economic and social realities of our world. Greta Thunberg herself has made it her mission to secure the future of life on earth, a seemingly impossible task. And yet she has managed to mobilise hundreds of thousands of people and bring public focus to this issue. In her book, you find a harsh reckoning with the global elites.
Organic solar cells are an even more unknown technology, but in the world of technology, they have already caused some turbulence. The technology is one of the latest innovations in the solar energy market. A lot of potential is attributed to this product in the area of renewable energy. What are organic solar cells, and how can they be used?
At a time when environmental awareness and sustainable principles have become paramount, the landscape of luxury and leisure is undergoing profound change. Even activities known for their opulence and exclusivity, such as golf, are embracing change. In this article, we explore how this sector is moving towards a more environmentally conscious future.
Ground trawler fishing is the method of fishing with the greatest impact on the seabed and the ecosystem. It damages the climate, biodiversity, and fish stocks in the sea. Nevertheless, in Europe, ground trawling is still allowed in marine protected areas, despite the fact that these are areas for the protection of marine flora and fauna.
It might not be immediately evident that the financial industry may also help with the transition to the Paris Climate Agreement, a legally enforceable international climate change pact. To keep global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, all sectors of society must decarbonize. By 2050, net zero emissions should be reached. The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) has a difficult challenge. We explain the details below.
Since combating climate change is one of the challenges of the century, some buildings have already been designed and built. The new trends in urban planning have a positive impact on the environment by minimising carbon footprints and providing habitat for flora and fauna. They can also provide natural resources to the local area, e.g., solar power, to supplement local energy needs.
When it comes to iconic architects who have left an irreplaceable mark on the world of design, few can compare to the legendary Norman Foster. With a career spanning more than half a century, Foster's innovative and visionary approach has reshaped urban landscapes around the world. From his pioneering high-tech structures to his commitment to sustainability, Foster's work continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.
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Family offices were built to endure, not to expand without limit. Their strength has always come from clarity: knowing how capital is structured, why decisions were made and who carries responsibility forward. For decades that clarity emerged naturally. Teams stayed small. Structures stayed understandable. Decisions remained close to memory. Today wealth is scaling faster than that inherited model can absorb, and complexity is accelerating beyond the reach of informal understanding. The real risk is not volatility. It is losing sight of the structure that holds everything together.
Most family offices believe they are preparing the next generation. The evidence suggests they are doing something considerably more modest: including heirs in governance without equipping them to participate in it. The distinction matters because presence and preparation are not the same thing, and the gap between them is where succession risk accumulates.
Family offices take measuring investment performance seriously. From benchmarks to fee tracking, the infrastructure for investment measurement is continuous, detailed, and increasingly automated. Apply that same question to governance — how effective is your board, your family council, your oversight function? — and the answer is different. The structures may exist, but the measurement often does not.
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The defining question in Swiss wealth management is not whether artificial intelligence will replace the advisor. The more important issue is whether the information environment is coherent enough for productivity gains to hold in practice. AI has attracted attention because it promises speed, efficiency and automation. The real test is whether information across banks, entities, asset classes and documents can be brought into a form that is visible, current and usable in day-to-day work.
