Power games
In the ‘slightly’ grey areas where the interests of politics and finance intersect, there is always a third player lurking: lobbies.
But who really runs the world?
In our increasingly interconnected world, the real leaders are no longer just our presidents, but also the leaders of the major technology companies. The bosses of giants such as Facebook, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Alibaba and Twitter have emerged as unavoidable forces influencing our daily lives.
The challenges of wealth management for entrepreneurs
John is an architect. At 48 years old, he is his own boss and manages a team of several employees. He usually arrives at the office at 7am to prepare his day and ensure proper task allocation. At 9am, his first client meeting starts, followed by design work at 11am.
How to make a successful generational transition?
For many months now, inflation has been the primary concern of central bankers and investors. The ever-increasing pressure that it is exerting on capital has led to fears of the capital being eroded. Yet, while the world has more millionaires and billionaires than ever, it is interesting to note that much of this inflation is due to an unprecedented increase in wealth. This increase is feeding a cycle of ultra-consumerism at all levels and poses significant risks to wealthy individuals in terms of wealth preservation and development. Particularly in the uncertain environment that we now find ourselves in.
