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Financial markets

Finding the right investment strategy: easier said than done

Successful investing isn't about beating the market or chasing the biggest gains. And if you steer clear of the most common mistakes, you've already won half the battle. Martin Weber, Senior Professor of Finance at the University of Mannheim, discusses investor psychology, risk profiles and...
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Sustainability

Philanthropy: the path to greater impact

As global challenges grow more complex, philanthropy experts Silvia Bastante de Unverhau and Oliver Karius reflect on how families and funders are adapting - and why long-term thinking matters more than ever.
Investment strategy

Water: an essential resource under threat

Safeguarding water resources is essential not only for life, but for economic security, societal well-being, and ecological stability. Industry and governments are responding to growing water insecurity with innovative solutions.
Investment strategy

The AI barbell: short-term enablers vs long-term adopters

With data centres popping up everywhere and AI evolving rapidly, the future looks bright for both those companies enabling AI today and those integrating the technology in the future.
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Investment strategy

Global markets in 2026: Positioning for a new era

What should investors expect in 2026? Mika Kastenholz, LGT Global Head Investment Solutions, shares his insights on global markets, as higher structural inflation, elevated debt and potential capital controls are reshaping the landscape.
Financial markets

Is the US economy at a pivot point?

Trade friction and an extended government shutdown have skewed recent economic data. But next year, as tariff turbulence subsides, investment broadens and monetary policy eases, real GDP growth could accelerate, signalling the start of a new business cycle.