Bezos, Zuckerberg are taking tech wealth to a whole new level The message from Jeff Bezos: Big Tech’s not so powerful. The message from his personal fortune: Oh yes it is. As Bezos and three other technology magnates defend their businesses at a Congressional hearing on antitrust worries Wednesday, their fast-growing wealth provides a breathtaking measure…
Adaptability supported by security: the future of financial services Due to the huge impact on working practices brought about to combat the coronavirus, financial businesses have had to realign on an unprecedented scale to keep the lights on. But until now their focus has understandably been solely on the short-term tactical hurdles e.g. ‘how do…
Swiss private bank UBP boosts net new assets in first half Swiss private bank Union Bancaire Privee booked 3.7 billion Swiss francs (£3.11 billion) of net new assets in the first six months of the year, mainly from private clients, it said on Friday. “The inflows offset most of the decline in assets under management…
The pandemic has sparked dramatic changes in the wealth management industry. As markets plummet and liquidity dries up even the most sophisticated investor can be shaken. That’s when they will call upon a trusted adviser, whether to seek short-term tactical advice or simply to be reassured that their diversified portfolio is well-positioned for long-term growth.…
Julius Baer has been named the winner for the Outstanding Technology Implementation – Front End award at the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards 2020. This marks the 3rd accolade for the Swiss Private Bank’s digital advisory suite, known as DiAS, within six months. Hosted jointly by The Digital Banker and Global Private Banker, the Global Private Banking Innovation Awards-…
This article was originally published on 6 May. As lockdowns start to be lifted, Professor of Biology Erin Bromage explains how infectious diseases spread. He assesses the risk of catching coronavirus in a variety of settings, including events like weddings and birthday parties. The risk of catching diseases outdoors is relatively low, he concludes. It…
Just weeks into the coronavirus pandemic, unemployment claims soared past 30 million. Understandably, the focus is on those who are now jobless, whose job prospects and long-term security are suddenly unclear. What’s often overlooked in the economic reckoning, though, are the employees whose jobs were spared. While some may feel lucky to still be employed,…
In the past few years, videoconference interviewing is becoming more and more popular. The current specific situation increases this phenomenon. Therefore you have to pull all the cards on your side for this one to be a success. Personally, I find this type of interview more complicated than a physical one. The preparation phase is…
“Being proactive is a desirable trait in the professional environment. It builds your personal brand and reputation at work and makes you stand out from your peers. It is a belief in the rich potential of changes that can be made to improve oneself and one’s environment. Anticipate, plan ahead, prepare in advance and act…
“Your top-quality CV is your brand, it is the first chance to make a good impression on a potential employer and will considerably boost your chance of getting face-to-face interview. So it is worth spending time and effort on the content and presentation.” – Christiane El Habre In such an uncertain…
