While you may not be specialised in the technology side of your firm’s operations, it is worth understanding the basics of cloud security. Your clients read the news, and the next time a cyberattack makes headlines they may wonder if you – and they – will be next. The information in this article will give you a solid foundation for putting their minds at ease.
These days, digitalisation is transforming the entire financial industry. What does that mean for professionals in the business of managing assets on behalf of wealthy and ultra-wealthy individuals? This article examines the importance of modern digital solutions for private bankers and independent asset managers in assisting them to deliver exceptional client service.
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.
To streamline their workflows and optimise their results, today’s successful wealth management firms use vast quantities of data covering multiple aspects of their clients’ financial lives, from the values of their portfolios to their personal information.
In 1997, four researchers left Roche to found Actelion, a Swiss multinational pharmaceutical and biotech company Johnson & Johnson acquired for US $30 billion in 2017. Cardiologist Jean-Paul Clozel assumed the role of founding CEO, but the research brains behind the operation were those of his wife Martine Clozel. Today she is known as one of the most successful female business founders in Switzerland.
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.
Wealthy families and their advisors face the challenge of handling complex information from diverse sources, including investment managers, lawyers, and accountants. Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful ally, aiding in extracting valuable insights from this information overload and facilitating clear communication within family offices. Below we outline the top four family office use cases for AI and what to remember when embracing them.
Return on investment (ROI) is the profit earned on an investment divided by the cost of that investment. Although this calculation fails to directly account for the time value of money – an important consideration as some investments take longer to return profits than others – it offers a quick, useful way to estimate the future success of a given project. How can you apply this concept when evaluating potential investments into new technology? What factors should you bear in mind? Here we outline our suggestions.
Wealth management firm leaders are always on the lookout for ways to save time, reduce costs, and make their processes more effective with new technologies. Their colleagues, however, are often reluctant to alter their familiar workflows. Read about the best ways to achieve firm-wide adoption of new digital solutions that can lead to success for the entire team.
ChatGPT has emerged as a revolutionary tool that bridges the gap between humans and machines. This advanced language model, developed by OpenAI, has opened up new possibilities in natural language processing, transforming the way we interact with technology. In this article, we'll delve into the essential terms, useful prompts, and everything you need to know to harness the power of ChatGPT and AI tools.
WealthTech is defined as any technology-enabled wealth fintech that facilitates the distribution, manufacturing, and post-trade and back-office activities across the wealth management value chain. With its growing economy and increasing wealth, Asia-Pacific is becoming an important region in global wealth management. However, the industry is still nascent, with around 40 to 45% of personal financial assets (PFA) in cash and deposits.
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.
Rapidly developing technology is reshaping practically every aspect of the financial industry. When it comes to how affluent individuals and their service providers understand and grow the assets under their care, the rise of digital wealth platforms is the most prominent example. Read on for an overview of what these solutions are, what is driving their increasing popularity, and what to look for in a good one.
We think you might like
Single and multi family offices are contending with more complexity than ever. For family officers and the families they assist, this article lays out the three main causes of this complexity and how the Altoo Wealth Platform simplifies them.
To preserve and grow family wealth across generations, families often turn to innovative digital solutions that provide a comprehensive view of their assets. Traditionally, the responsibility of managing family wealth has been passed down through generations, often resulting in challenges and the potential dissipation of wealth. However, with the rise of digital solutions, families now have powerful tools to navigate these complexities and preserve their wealth for generations to come.
Managing wealth can be a complex and time-consuming task for ultra-high-net-worth individuals. With multiple assets, investments, and financial transactions to monitor, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Thankfully, Altoo's Digital Wealth Management platform offers a comprehensive solution to simplify and streamline the management of your assets. Discover how digital wealth management can help you take control of your financial future.
In case you missed it
In today's fast-paced world, wealth and asset management has become increasingly complex and time-consuming for private individuals. The more bank relationships you have and the more diverse your individual portfolio, the harder everything becomes to manage — especially if you’re trying to do it manually. Advanced wealth management platforms like Altoo are helping people like you manage their financial portfolios across banks in near real time through the power of bank connectivity.
