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.
When you look up in the evening, you can only see a star-studded sky in a few places. This is because light pollution frequently contaminates the night. Light smog affects not only the eclipse and ecosystems, but also ourselves. But what exactly does this mean for us and our environment?
Where to go next now that the first half of the summer break is over? Sailing is always a favourite pastime for the wealthy, whether it is with friends and family, or participating in a team-building activity. Take a look at these five advices from yachting pros.
Those who have experienced it will remember it their whole lives: instead of relaxation on the Greek island of Rhodes, fear for one's life has come in the wake of forest fires. The fire has spread from the central part of the island to the seaside resorts. A rush to pack up and head back home has seen many tourists as Greek emergency services evacuated more than 20,000 people.
The goals and corresponding environmental targets are set out in the City of Zurich's environmental strategy. The various departments integrate them into their respective strategies and instruments. The environmental strategy also defines the indicators for the various environmental goals and regularly presents progress in the City of Zurich's environmental report.
Many regions in Africa are already suffering the effects of climate change. Rapid population growth requires rapid industrial development to ensure food security. At the same time, efforts are being made to protect the climate and the environment.
The latest addition to the transportation industry is unlike anything that has come before. A new mode of travel promises to be faster, more efficient, and more environmentally friendly than anything that has come before. This revolutionary new technology is called the Hyperloop. In this article, we will explore everything you need to know about this new technology, its potential benefits, and the challenges it faces.
In the field of sustainability, Finland is at the top not only in European but also global comparisons. Regardless of whether it's the amount of household waste or recycling rates, Finland is in first place. This is the first time that the country has been able to beat its neighbours, Sweden and Norway, which have dominated the top of the rankings in the past.
Individual mobility is a basic human need. It is a sign of individual freedom and independence and plays an important role in connecting cultures: people want to travel (some even have to), and travel connects people and countries. But is flying sustainable in the context of current climate issues?
Sustainability is becoming a top priority for companies worldwide, and it's worth recognising those who make it a priority. Corporate Knights' annual Global 100 Index ranks the world's most sustainable public companies based on their climate commitments, carbon footprints, gender diversity, and more. In this article, we'll explore the top five most sustainable companies in the world this year.
As one of the UN's member countries, Japan is also committed to implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. As one of the best performers in the Sustainable Development Report 2022, it is clear that the country still has a lot of catching up to do but has also achieved some good results.
One of the most urgent challenges facing the global community is the shift to sustainable food systems. This is essential for fighting poverty, reducing climate change, and preserving biodiversity. For many countries and regions, however, this transition is very difficult and fraught with challenges. However, some states have already made the transition, including the Indian state of Sikkim.
Recent market volume for critical minerals has reached approximately US$320 billion.
Water is also called the elixir of life because, without it, there can be no life on earth. Our planet is made up of almost 70% water, and despite the fact that it surrounds us almost all the time, it is often not valued. Waste and trash often end up in our oceans and seas. But how bad is the pollution really, and what are the challenges in this area?
With the decision that Switzerland wants to become climate neutral by the year 2050, a new climate protection law was also passed with the help of a popular referendum. Around 60% of the population voted in favour of such a law. You can find out exactly what this law deals with here.
The Swiss have decided to become climate neutral by 2050, which means that the so-called "net zero" is to be achieved. A new law is to serve this purpose. But what is behind this climate neutrality and is it even feasible by 2050?
The world power is introducing export restrictions that will apply from next month.
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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.
