Alternative investments
Embracing alternatives enables Luxembourg to continue to punch above its weight
By Yuri Bender
Luxembourg’s fund industry is in rude health, but Alfi’s Serge Weyland is under no illusions that future success is guaranteed....
Ports, planes and power grids: investing in the infrastructure boom
By Yuri Bender
Family offices’ love of tangible assets mean that most will be tempted to invest in Europe’s crumbling infrastructure, but there are warning signs regarding pol...
The growing case for investing in AI through private markets
By Ali Al-Enazi
Private banks are urging investors to seize the artificial intelligence opportunity through private markets, with wealthy families leading the charge....
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October 11, 2024
Family offices double down on real estate
By Elisa Battaglia Trovato
Despite uncertainty hanging over real estate, the asset class continues to feature prominently in portfolios of wealthy families, with sustainability becoming a...
October 2, 2024
Why wealthy families are keeping it real
By Ali Al-Enazi
Against an increasingly uncertain economic and geopolitical backdrop, private bankers are shepherding clients into commodities, infrastructure and real estate a...
September 10, 2024
Allocations to private markets now commonplace for private banks
By Alison Ebbage
Private banks have been promoting private markets to their clients, but potential investors must be made aware of the liquidity constraints....
Alternative investmentsOPINION
September 5, 2024
Can passion assets ever be hardworking, reliable investments?
By Bethan Waters
Luxury assets can be both treasured possessions and valuable financial tools, but it is crucial to consider the potential risks and costs involved....
August 29, 2024
The final frontier: private banks look to benefit from the space race
By Ali Al-Enazi
The space economy is set to experience an explosion in growth, and the arrival of private companies means a new sense of dynamism surrounds the industry....
Alternative investmentsOPINION
August 2, 2024
Why family offices are embracing deal-by-deal alternative investing
By Victoria McGurran
There is a growing view that by embracing a deal-by-deal approach to alternative investing – retaining greater flexibility and more control – family offices are...