Professional Wealth Management

Financial centres: behind the frontlines


Family offices are paying increasing attention to where they base their operations, investment staff and domiciliation of funds and other assets. The confluence of Brexit, geopolitical forces and a migration of wealth and investment power from developed nations to emerging economies has led to a re-assessment of priorities and logistics for many global families.

Financial centres: behind the frontlines
September 9, 2025

Switzerland’s compliance model sets the standard for private banking hubs

Nick Kochan

A tightening compliance regime in Zurich and Geneva is shaking up the private banking world, limiting the scope of many players to operate in higher-risk market...
September 9, 2025

Dubai thrives as families desert rival centres

Ali Al-Enazi

A generational shift in regional families is encouraging a new cohort of investors to take advantage of AI and private markets in their fast-developing Gulf hub...
September 11, 2025

UK tax attack leads to wealthy families seeking ‘La Dolce Vita’

Clare Pooley

Financial hubs across Europe are polishing up their act to attract wealthy refugees from the UK, following London’s abolition of the non-dom tax rules...
September 11, 2025

Luxembourg ventures beyond the back office

Yuri Bender

Family offices seeking a safe haven and expertise in private markets are relocating to Luxembourg in increasing numbers...