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What Makes Pictet an Important Swiss Custodian Bank for International Investors?

Congratulations are in order! Pictet has crossed the USD 1 T mark in assets under management or custody. For Alpen Partners, the milestone has particular s...

October 14, 2026

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What Makes Pictet an Important Swiss Custodian Bank for International Investors?
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What Makes Pictet an Important Swiss Custodian Bank for International Investors?

Congratulations are in order! Pictet has crossed the USD 1 T mark in assets under management or custody. For Alpen Partners, the milestone has particular significance:…

Why Is Switzerland Becoming a Preferred Destination for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets?
Cryptocurrencies

Why Is Switzerland Becoming a Preferred Destination for Cryptocurrency and Digital Assets?

What happens when crypto moves from the edge of finance into traditional wealth management? For years, cryptocurrencies appeared to occupy a financial world of their own.…

Could Italy’s 7% Tax Regime Make Qualifying Towns in Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia and Other Italian Regions More Attractive for International Retirees?
Retirement Planning

Could Italy’s 7% Tax Regime Make Qualifying Towns in Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia and Other Italian Regions More Attractive for International Retirees?

How eligible foreign pensioners relocating to qualifying municipalities in Sicily, Sardinia, Puglia, Calabria, Campania, Basilicata, Abruzzo and Molise, as well as certain earthquake-affected areas of Central…

Is Your Wealth Really Diversified or Just Your Portfolio?
Foundational Knowledge
Investment Strategy

Is Your Wealth Really Diversified or Just Your Portfolio?

Why international investors may need to think beyond asset allocation to currencies, custodians, banks, and jurisdictions Diversification has shaped modern investing for generations. The principle remains…

What Do Wealthy Families Worry About Once Money Is No Longer the Main Concern?
Foundational Knowledge
Family Office

What Do Wealthy Families Worry About Once Money Is No Longer the Main Concern?

Why substantial wealth can create new concerns but also the freedom to make very different choices about life, investment, and the future Wealth is supposed to…

Why Could Gold and Precious Metals Attract More Attention as US Debt, Yields, and the Dollar Come Under Scrutiny?
Commodities

Why Could Gold and Precious Metals Attract More Attention as US Debt, Yields, and the Dollar Come Under Scrutiny?

Why physical gold held in Switzerland may form part of a broader approach to currency, asset, and jurisdictional diversification Gold has already attracted significant investor attention…

Why Does Switzerland Continue to Produce So Many High Earners?
Foundational Knowledge
Estate Planning

Why Does Switzerland Continue to Produce So Many High Earners?

Switzerland's reputation for wealth creation is often associated with innovation, entrepreneurship, political stability, and a highly competitive economy. Less frequently discussed is what happens after wealth…

What Can Switzerland’s Billionaire Population Tell Us About the Country’s Broader Approach to Wealth?
Foundational Knowledge
Financial Planning

What Can Switzerland’s Billionaire Population Tell Us About the Country’s Broader Approach to Wealth?

Switzerland is a small country with an unusually large relationship with wealth. A recent Forbes analysis puts that relationship into perspective. According to its calculations, 89…

What Does a Wobbling US Dollar Mean for the Swiss Franc and International Investors?
FX Advisory

What Does a Wobbling US Dollar Mean for the Swiss Franc and International Investors?

Could renewed pressure on US Treasuries make currency diversification more relevant? The latest moves in US bond and currency markets deserve attention. Not because they prove…

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